Professional Summary
I am a fully qualified chef with some eleven years experience in a wide
variety of catering roles. I believe I have a natural talent for food
preparation and thoroughly enjoy my chosen career. I am hard working,
conscientious and have proven myself in a number of very pressurised
work environments.
Education
1984 - 1986 Mid-Cheshire College of Further Education
The Royal Institute of Public Health & Hygiene
City & Guilds
706/1
707/1
711/1 Credit Pastry
706/2
707/2
711/2
1983 - 1984 Knutsford County High School
Certificate of Secondary Education
C.S.E.
Mathematics
English
Biology
Chemistry
History
Geography
Awards
Certificate of Health, Safety & Hygiene - Gardner Merchant
Certificate of First Aid - Greenall Whitley
Certificate of Achievement (C.O.S.H.H - ECOLAB)
Experience
April 97 - to date Second Chef
Working with the head chef at this busy 50+ bed hotel. My role includes:
* Forward planning, daily and weekly ordering
* Compiling daily menu
* Function work
* Staff supervision
* Stock rotation and food hygiene
* Average daily covers 150
Nov 96 - April 97 Chef
A family run public house renowned for its varied, home style menu. My role included:
* Head of section
* Function and buffet work
* Running of the kitchen
* Stock rotation and food hygiene
* Average daily covers 70
Oct 94 - Nov 96 Chef de Partie
This large hotel specialises in function work for large parties. My role included:
* Head of section - including larder, sweets, vegetables, sauces and breakfast
* Function and buffet work
* Stock rotation and food hygiene
* Average evening covers 300
Oct 92 - Oct 94 Second Chef
This was a family run public house acclaimed for its on site brewery and imaginative cuisine.
Mar 92 - Oct 92 Function Chef (temp contract)
Feb 90 - Mar 92 Chef de Partie
Oct 89 - Feb 90 Chef de Partie
Mar 89 - Oct 89 Sous Chef
Oct 88 - Mar 89 Head Chef
Feb 87 - Oct 88 Chef de Partie
Jun 86 - Feb 87 Commis Chef
Interests
During my spare time I enjoy music, films, reading and surprisingly
enough - cooking.
