Sean Burns
Gateshead
gamersean97@gmail.com
07548218276

I am an ambitious and strong minded individual who loves to learn. I will put all my time and effort into making sure a job is done properly and efficiently.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Class 2 HGV driver
Simspon bros – Gateshead
July 2018 to Present
• Do first checks around my truck that day, filling in defect sheet
• Load vehicle according to weight limits and safety
• securely restrain all items on it
• Comply with all road and tachograph regulations

Chef de Partie
Staiths cafè – Tyne and Wear
October 2016 to July 2018
I work as a chef at a busy independent Cafè down by the Tyne. My daily responsibilities include;
* Preparing food to a high standard
* Assisting other chefs
* Completing health and safety paperwork
* Keeping every where tidy throughout the day
* Put away deliveries
* Assist customers, when busy
* Order stocks
Skills used:
* The skills I use are being hard working, reliable, honest and tidy.

Chef de Partie
Broadchare – Newcastle upon Tyne
April 2016 to October 2016
Responsibilities
* Run starter and Dessert section
* Assist senior chefs in the making of foods
* Put away deliveries
* Make sure everywhere was tidy throughout the day
* Prepare dishes and Mise En Place for other chefs
* Clean and re-organise walk in fridge
Skills Used:
I demonstrated speed and awareness when doing daily tasks at this job. I used skills that I learnt from College and past jobs to complete this and prepare the Mise En Place. I also demonstrated being punctual, organised, trust worthy and honest.

Commis Chef/Chef de Partie
Lambton Worm – Chester Le Street
February 2015 to March 2016
Started as Commis Chef (£12000 per annum) then promoted to demi Chef De Partie (£14000 per annum) and then further again to Chef De Partie (£16200)
Responsibilities:
* Run Starter and Dessert section
* Assist senior chefs in the making of foods
* Regularly run garnish and Passe
* Put away deliveries
* Clean walk in fridge and Freezer
* Clean and re-organize dry stores
* Order stock
* Cook food to a high standard
* Make sure everywhere is tidy throughout the day
Skills Used:
* I demonstrated being organised, Relaible, honest, trust worthy, tidy

Commis Chef
The bank’ Bar and Bistro
February 2014 to January 2015
Started as KP, Promoted to Commis and given a pay rise from national minimum wage of £3.72 to £6.00. then further to Demi Chef De Partie
Responsiblities:
• Cleaning the work areas, dishes and utensils
• Keeping everything tidy throughout the day and night
• Weighing and measuring ingredients
• Cooking appetisers
• Preparing food and cooking
• Assisting senior chefs in the making of foods
• Cleaning walk in fridge and re organising
• Assist starter section and make sure all food is prepared and ordered in
• Assist desert section and make sure all food is prepared and ordered in
• Making sure my section and fridges were cleaned and maintained to a high standard

EDUCATION

NVQ Level 3 Professional Cookery
Gateshead College
2014 to 2015

NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery and Hospitality

Gateshead College
2013 to 2014

Emmanuel College
2008 to 2013

Carr Hill Primary School
2000 to 2008

SKILLS

Cooking, Full UK driving license, Computer compotent, Class 2 HGV licence, Certificate of personal Competence

AWARDS

F.A.C.T Charity event
February 2015

I currently study Level 3 Professional Catering and we had to come up with an event for our higher project lesson and we decided to host an event for a local Charity called, F.A.C.T, who supports families with Cancer. We had four months to design the whole event. We held the event at the Gateshead Marriott Hotel, where we catered for 102 people and everyone who was there enjoyed there night and we raised a grand total of over £2100

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENCES

2nd place team work NECTA
Came second place out of 5 for a team work competition. Me and my head chef at college, had to make a menu up out of set ingredients given to us and then serve it to two random guests and the judges. We were awarded points on teamwork, communicational skills, knife skills and presentation of the dish

Full UK Driving Licence
November 2014 to Present
I have a full UK driving license, which I obtained on the 13th November 2014. I also have 0 points and have no convictions or have had any prior.

Class 2 HGV Licence
May 2018 to Present
I hold a class 2 licence, with an up to date CPC

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Qualifications:

Mathematics – Grade C
English – Grade D but have grade C equivalent to a GCSE
English Literature – Grade C
Food and Nutrition – Grade C
Resistant Materials – Grade B
BTEC Engineering – Merit (Equivalent to a grade B)
BTEC Science – Pass (Equivalent to a grade C)
IT BTEC – Pass
Hygiene certificate level 2

Works Experience:

I carried out my works experience at Sutherlands Hotel, Stone Street, Felling, Gateshead, where I prepared meals, prepared vegetables and performed general kitchen duties. Achieved 5 out of 5 for, Confidence, Time Management, Politeness, Work Ethic and Communication skills.