Freelance Head Chef Corby, Northants, UK
I am a highly motivated and passionate chef with skills in all aspects of kitchen work.
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| Hourly Rate: | £15.00 |
| Available From: | Now | Seller ID: | 283050 |
CV
I am a passionate, highly motivated and enthusiastic chef with 15 years experience in the catering sector. Having worked my way up from being a commis chef in a small pub restaurant, to becoming the head chef of a multi million pound corporate catering operation, has given me exposure to develop my skills. I have an extensive knowledge of all foods and feel that this would be a valuable attribute to any company within this Industry. Supporting the local economy and developing relationships within local businesses and college’s is an important part of my profile and I would like to carry this on into my next position.
Employment History
(Aug 2003 & ongoing)
Head Chef
My main responsibilities are to oversee all food production within the Rockingham building. This includes managing all 7 kitchens and a number of chefs working in different areas. I also ensure that all health and safety aspect of the business are kept up to date with all relevant information logged.
I plan and produce all menus and negotiate prices with suppliers to get the best deals for the business. This has allowed me to achieve a gross profit margin of 70% across the board in the last year.
In this position I have catered for a lot of high profile clients including B.M.W, T-Mobile, O2, English partnership and Catalyst Corby. Royalty and a number of “A” list celebrities have all been extremely satisfied with the catering I have provided.
(Jun 1999 to Aug 2004)
Head Chef
My main responsibility was to run this busy gastro pub, I was involved in the running of the front of house as well as the kitchen area. I was responsible for around five members of staff, and undertook the training of any new members to the team. I was responsible for menu production and the management of all health and safety systems that were in place. I also had total responsibility of food ordering and stock control.
(May 1998 to Jun 1999)
Head Chef
The Hunting Lodge HotelMy main responsibility was to run this busy hotel kitchen with a brigade of three chefs to assist me, producing items from plated breakfasts to corporate banquets. I was responsible for all menu production and the management of the health and safety systems that were in place. I undertook the responsibility of food ordering and stock control.
(Feb 1997 to May 1998)
Sous Chef
The Hotel ElizabethMy main responsibilities were to over see all food production in this large hotel kitchen with four chefs working beneath me. I also took control of the whole operation in the absence of the head chef.
(Jan 1996 to Feb 1997)
Chef de Partie
The Carlton Manor HotelMy main responsibility was to run the larder section of this busy hotel kitchen. I was responsible for one commis chef
(Apr 1993 to Jan 1996)
Commis Chef
The Star InnI worked closely with the head chef undertaking the jobs that he instructed me to do. This mainly included cold starters and desserts.
Education
( 1994 to 1996)
N.V.Q levels 1 and 2 in catering and hospitality
( 1989 to 1994)
Lodge Park School
G.C.S.E’s in following subjects:
Math Grade C
English Grade D
The Sciences Grade C
Home Economics Grade A
Geography Grade D
French Grade C
I.T Grade D
Design and Technology Grade C
Relevant Skills and Experience
Excellent communication and management skills
Fully trained with all aspects of Health and Safety
Complete Menu planning and production
Staff training experience
Total dedication to the food industry

