Simon Garrison
About Simon Garrison
Simon Garrison is a Wickes Colleague based in Birmingham, England, with a diverse background in the culinary field and public service. He has held various roles, including head chef and Covid Enforcement Officer, and has pursued extensive education in catering and science.
Work at Wickes
Simon Garrison has been employed at Wickes as a Wickes Colleague since 2020. He has worked in this role for four years in Birmingham, England. His responsibilities include assisting customers and maintaining store operations. His experience in retail contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Current Role at Birmingham City Council
Since 2021, Simon Garrison has served as a Covid Enforcement Officer at Birmingham City Council. He has been in this role for three years, focusing on ensuring compliance with public health regulations during the pandemic. This position involves monitoring and enforcing health guidelines within the community.
Culinary Experience
Simon Garrison has extensive culinary experience, having worked as a relief chef at Berkeley Scott since 2018. He has held various chef positions, including head chef at Compass Group UK & Ireland for seven months in 2018 and sous chef roles at both Compass Group UK & Ireland and Sodexo. His culinary career spans several years and includes diverse responsibilities in food preparation and kitchen management.
Education and Expertise
Simon Garrison has a solid educational background in culinary arts and management. He studied at the Defence School of Catering for 20 years, which provided foundational skills in cooking and food service. He furthered his education by earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wolverhampton from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, he has attended The Open University, enhancing his knowledge and expertise.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current positions, Simon Garrison worked as a mobile catering supervisor at Birmingham City Council from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience as a sous chef at Sodexo from 2014 to 2017 and at Compass Group UK & Ireland from 2017 to 2018. These roles contributed to his skills in culinary operations and management.