Melissa Anderson

Experience

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  Carphone Warehouse

  Aug 2002 - Jun 2003

  Assistant Manager

  I was responsible for running an express repair center, which included managing security, handling banking tasks, managing a team of 10 members, creating a schedule or rota, delegating tasks, and ensuring positive customer service relations.

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  MK One

  Jun 2003 - Nov 2003

  Kitchen assistent

  Experienced in stock taking, meal preparation, managing kitchen staff, and creating buffets. I also have experience in maintaining positive customer service relations.

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  The Savoy

  Apr 2004 - Jun 2006

  2nd Commis de Cuisine

  From April 2004 to June 2005, I completed an NVQ level 2 catering and hospitality apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in the larder and hot kitchen sections. I prepared meals for 300 covers per day and was responsible for breakfast service. I received the employee of the month award and was an active member of the service plus committee.From June 2005 to June 2006, I took on the role of overseeing the breakfast buffet, gaining extensive experience in the Gardemanger section, preparing á la carte dishes, and preparing for functions and creating menus. Show less

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  Lewis Silkin

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2006

  Chef De Partie

  Responsible for breakfast buffet, preparation of the Lunch buffet, ordering and stock taking, preparing canapé for functions.

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  Lifestyle Catering cape town

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  Business Owner

  I managed and operated a private catering company, offering private cooking instruction, preparing a variety of canapés and main courses, providing kitchen hygiene and safety instruction, and performing regular stock taking.

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  Harbour and Jones

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2012

  Chef Manager / Head Chef

  http://www.harbourandjones.com/2007-2009 Chef Manager at our signature site at Channel Five Covent Garden, ensuring a smooth day to day . 2009-2012 Chef Tournant including St. Paul Cathedral, Head Chef at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art London ( RADA ), responsible Head Chef for the opening of two new site at Global Radio London & Corinthia Hotel operation, including menu creating, costing and responsible for Staff member catering.

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  AMBOSS

  Feb 2018 - now

  Chef manager

  2018-present Chef Manager catering for up to 200 people per day, responsible for seeking, preparing & serving local sustainable foods and providing mostly organic vegan cuisine. Managing , cost control , menu writing , HACCP, food blog and cooking demonstrations.

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  Dalia Research

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Chef

  I was contracted to provide culinary services for a startup company, specifically by preparing meals for their on-site lunch service in an open kitchen environment. Additionally, I offered breakfast workshops to the employees.

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  Https://www.thisworkswithin.com

  Apr 2021 - now

  Founder

  "Thisworkswithin" is an independent catering company based in Hönow, just outside of Berlin. We specialize in providing exceptional food catering services for a wide range of events, including weddings, parties, location catering, corporate events and banquets, and award ceremonies for groups of up to 100 people. Our team is dedicated to catering to all dietary needs and preferences, whether you're planning a vegan or vegetarian wedding, delicious finger food for a coffee break, or a special meal to share with loved ones. We work closely with our clients to tailor the perfect menu for their event, ensuring that it is a memorable one. Furthermore, we also provide cooking workshops in schools. Additionally, we have also launched a line of organic pastries that are selling well throughout Berlin, and we can be found at weekly MARKTSCHWÄRMER locations and at Dalriata for quality Irish and British foods. Show less