Marc Copeland

Reliable, hardworking, and highly experienced Kitchen Assistant with a proven track record in fast-paced catering environments. Adept at managing high-volume food preparation, strict stock rotation, and comprehensive kitchen hygiene while seamlessly supporting head chefs during peak service periods. A dedicated team player committed to maintaining exceptional standards of culinary support, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Kitchen Assistant - Wizard Recruitment Catering Agency

(2026-07)

• Maintain immaculate hygiene and food safety standards across dynamic, fast-paced catering environments.
• Receive, log, and organize food deliveries strictly adhering to FIFO stock rotation guidelines.
• Work efficiently under pressure to assist kitchen operations, remaining highly flexible for short-notice shifts.

Kitchen Porter - TNS Catering

(2024-03 - 2026-03)

• Maintained flawless hygiene and sanitation standards across all workstations and equipment in a high-volume venue.
• Assisted chefs with daily food prep, ensuring ingredients met strict quality and presentation benchmarks before service.
• Collaborated closely with the kitchen brigade to streamline dishwashing and prep cycles, maintaining fast ticket turnaround times.

Team Member - Cineworld, Bury St Edmunds - Bury St Edmunds

(2021-09 - 2024-10)

• Delivered efficient customer service while managing high footfall, entry points, and guest inquiries during peak operational hours.
• Handled point-of-sale transactions accurately with strict adherence to cash handling and digital payment protocols.
• Maintained facility cleanliness and food safety compliance across concession and public areas.

Chef - Prezzo, Stowmarket - Stowmarket

(2019-11 - 2021-05)

• Earned rapid promotion from Kitchen Assistant to Chef based on exceptional work ethic, reliability, and quick technical learning.
• Prepared and cooked high-volume menu items to exact brand specifications under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.
• Managed kitchen inventory levels, minimized wastage, and rigorously enforced food safety regulations.

Kitchen Assistant - Cosy Club, Ipswich - Ipswich

(2016-09 - 2019-10)

• Executed daily food preparation tasks and systematically completed opening and closing kitchen checklists.
• Managed ingredient dating, storage, and stock rotation to preserve freshness and minimize kitchen waste.
• Upheld rigorous hygiene, sanitation, and temperature control standards across all food preparation zones.

Health & Safety at Work Certification - Lifetime Training

Level 2 Catering - Lifetime Training

NVQ Levels 1–3 - Art, Design and Media - Suffolk New College, Ipswich

GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Science