Langford JACK
Halstead,england
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in multitasking, communication and team work, with a caring nature. Experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities, documentation, food preparation and food management. Known for reliability and a strong work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef
Green King
Halstead, Essex
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated closely with suppliers to secure fresh ingredients on a daily basis.
- Upheld high safety standards throughout food preparation and serving operations.
- Ensured hygiene standards were met, maintaining a clean working environment.
- Implemented strategies to reduce food waste, contributing to improved profitability.
- Exhibited expertise in various cooking techniques, enhancing dish presentation quality.
- Managed kitchen service effectively during peak hours for seamless operations.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to safeguard food storage and limit cross-contamination.
- Regularly cleaned and maintained kitchen appliances, ensuring functionality of grills, stoves, and ovens.
Support worker
Your Life Care Solutions
Colchester, Essex
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported 8 adults across 2 supported living homes with learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge.
- Supported the service users with housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Helped achieve adults independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Enhanced wellbeing of service users by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted service users to produce nutritious meals that met the dietary needs of the service users.
- Maintained detailed records of service users behaviour changes, and ensured accurate daily recordings of routines, activities and home visits.
Kitchen porter
Green King
Halstead, Essex
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Achieved high levels of organisation with sorting and storing deliveries.
- Streamlined workflow to reduce waiting times for serving staff.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin area clean and orderly.
- Followed established procedures for handling special cleaning solutions in order to protect self and others from harm.
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Operated dishwashing machinery to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
- Promptly addressed spills or broken glassware to prevent accidents in the workplace.
- Actively contributed towards keeping cooking areas pest-free through regular cleaning duties.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
Kitchen assistant
Whispers Wine Bar
Halstead, Essex
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Helped implement a new system for organising stock which increased ease of access.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen for improved hygiene standards.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Helped in the plating of dishes for enhanced visual appeal and presentation.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
- Cleaned utensils, achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Unloaded deliveries promptly for immediate storage and use of fresh produce.
- Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science
Honeywood School
Coggeshall Essex, Uk 09.2017 - 07.2022
Skills
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Self motivated
- Food preparation
- Equipment cleaning
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Playing drums and anything to do with music
- Supporting Ipswich Town FC
- Fashion
Timeline
Chef
Green King
09.2025 - Current
Support worker
Your Life Care Solutions
03.2025 - 08.2025
Kitchen porter
Green King
06.2023 - 03.2025
Kitchen assistant
Whispers Wine Bar
03.2021 - 08.2022
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science
Honeywood School
09.2017 - 07.2022