ellie silcock

Working within the kitchen of highly regarded restaurant in Berlin. Working within all sections of the kitchen to create and serve small plates of modern european cuisine.

Researched upcoming features, and worked on recipe development. Worked within the test kitchens and assisted food stylists with photo shoots.

Researched food products and potential topics for upcoming features. Worked with the food team on recipe development. Contacted suppliers and organised the call in of products for specific features. Worked within the test kitchen and assisted food stylists with photo shoots.

Distributor of the effective promotional material for Edinburgh based company. Role included web promotion via ‘Facebook’ and the formation of guest lists. Required hard work, commitment and constant interaction with customers. Very positive feedback regarding input and planning for the organisation.

Working as a children’s play worker/sports organiser, developing skills for nursery and primary aged children during school holidays. Responsibility for planning sports activities for up to 30 children. Increased understanding of necessity to organise time effectively. Recruited for three consecutive summers.

Worked on both the editorial and food team. Researched and reviewed various culinary products and services, subsequently writing features for both the magazine and website. Worked within the test kitchen, analysing potential recipes and assessing recipes provided by external chefs. Gained a depth of knowledge of the food industry and consumer behavior within it.

Writer of articles on daily basis for online London magazine. Worked towards specified deadlines. Position include research and promotion for book launches, food products, and social events. High level of productivity required alongside creative and concise writing skills. Entrusted to work with minimum supervision. Knowledge gained has been invaluable.

Working within the pastry kitchen at the Michelin starred St Johns in Clerkenwell, London. Recreating classic dishes for a daily changing dessert menu. Serving desserts at a Michelin starred standard for up to 150 covers per evening.

Caroline Marson is an experienced food stylist and cookery writer working for magazines, newsprint, online media, television shows and commercials. Caroline Marson has authored 3 cookery book with Ryland Peters and Small and is the former Cookery Editor of Good Housekeeping Magazine. She is currently the Food Advisor for www.lovefoodhatewaste.com and her clients have included Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Delicious Magazine, Pataks, Fortnum and Mason, Gordon Ramsay, Optomen TV, Itch Film Productions.

Studying on a year abroad program from The University of Edinburgh

Degree: First class MA with Honours Philosophy Year 2 Philosophy, Marketing, Statistical research analysis and History of Science Year 1 Philosophy, Psychology and Business Studies Activities and Societies: Blog writer: Monthly writer of blog on various subjects including news articles. Various articles published.Gourmet Food: Cooking courses and researching productsMarketing and PR: A real interest in marketing and promotion, demonstrated through chosen work experience. Sport: Passionate competitive sportswoman with experience in a wide variety of sports. Hockey 1st team club and County player.