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Work History
Education
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Alexander Black

Stranraer,Dumfries and Galloway

Summary

Reliable Chef with plenty of industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver. Remains calm and focused under pressure

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef

Papa Rab's Restaurant
Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
04.2023 - Current
  • Reduced customer complaints by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
  • Collaborated effectively with kitchen and waiting staff to facilitate smooth, efficient service outcomes.
  • Communicated with servers and FOH staff to maintain efficient workflow and address special requests.
  • Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.

Social care assistant

Stranraer Skills Station
Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
07.2018 - 04.2023
  • Implemented support plans into service users' daily activities.
  • Followed safe lifting and driving practices to achieve highest level of client safety.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Updated doctors and family members on client progress.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Performed range of motion exercises, supporting improved service user health and fitness.
  • Aided in bathing, dressing and continence support.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort, dignity and respect.
  • Talked and actively listened to service users to nurture trusted relationships.

Kitchen Porter/Commis Chef

Crown Hotel
Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway
08.2010 - 07.2018
  • Upheld consistently high standards of cleanliness to conform with food health and hygiene regulations.
  • Provided flexible working hours to meet demands of peak restaurant hours, maintaining excellent food service provisions.
  • Ensured kitchen equipment, crockery and utensils were spotlessly clean after shifts, ready for next service.
  • Dispensed snacks and refreshments at periodic intervals.
  • Removed waste and spills quickly, keeping food preparation areas clean and professionally organised.
  • Assisted senior kitchen teams with ingredients preparation, enabling readiness for next service.
  • Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
  • Cleaned food preparation and storage areas in line with schedule.
  • Worked well in busy kitchen settings, coordinating and partnering with other staff to complete tasks efficiently.
  • Rotated stock to keep ingredients fresh.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Cookery

Dumfries ang Galloway College
Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway
09.2016 - 07.2018

Skills

  • Effective communications
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Inventory temperature control
  • Italian cuisine
  • Made-to-order meals
  • Workflow optimization
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Music
  • Cycling
  • Football
  • Drumming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Papa Rab's Restaurant
04.2023 - Current

Social care assistant

Stranraer Skills Station
07.2018 - 04.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Cookery

Dumfries ang Galloway College
09.2016 - 07.2018

Kitchen Porter/Commis Chef

Crown Hotel
08.2010 - 07.2018

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