Andrew Miller
Dalkeith,Midlothian
Summary
Culinary professional specializing in inventory management and team leadership within kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to uphold food safety standards while improving operational efficiency. Expertise in promoting teamwork and independence among staff, with a strong focus on training and mentoring. Committed to enhancing leadership skills in dynamic culinary settings. Along with many other skills in different work spaces due to gaining good experience and training.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef
Dobbies Garden Centres
Edinburgh
08.2022 - 01.2026
- Delegating and controlling the kitchen team in a managerial manner.
- Doing the restaurant and kitchen order for the following day.
- Coordinated meal preparation for breakfast and dinner services, enhancing efficiency.
- Transformed under-utilised ingredients into special menu items to maximise utilisation.
- Executed food prep tasks for the following day, ensuring readiness.
- Oversaw chefs and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
Powder Coater/Tyre fitter
Pentland Powder Coating
Edinburgh
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Acquired extensive experience in a brief tenure, demonstrating adaptability and skill.
- Executed wheel painting tasks with precision.
- Removed wheels from vehicles for maintenance purposes.
- Separated tyres from alloys using industrial machinery.
- Reassembled alloys with tyres and mounted them onto vehicles using appropriate tools.
Delivery Driver
Mac One Logistics LTS
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered parcels to various properties daily, adhering to promised timeframes.
- Operated vehicle for delivery duties, including loading and unloading parcels.
- Prepared van for optimal performance and addressed mechanical issues as needed.
- Developed skills to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Chef
The Ship
Eyemouth
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted chef with food preparation and menu planning to enhance service quality.
- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, maintaining high presentation standards.
- Plated and served dishes with professionalism to elevate customer experience.
- Conducted thorough cleaning of kitchen surfaces and restaurant areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Performed stock rotation daily to ensure ingredient freshness.
- Operated kitchen machinery, including fryers, to support efficient cooking processes.
- Washed and prepared ingredients prior to cooking for optimal readiness.
- Cut vegetables for salads, soups, and various dishes to meet menu requirements.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
Chef
Parkdean Resorts
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed kitchen operations independently, overseeing cooking and preparation of diverse meals.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation throughout all kitchen areas.
- Suggested innovative menu ideas, enhancing dining options for clients.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking processes to uphold safety standards.
- Coordinated stock control, implementing effective rotation practices to minimise waste.
- Inquired about dietary restrictions, preparing tailored meals for clients with allergies.
- Covered all meal shifts, ensuring consistent service and quality across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Recycling Technician Officer City
Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Operated recycling machinery efficiently to maximise throughput.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Monitored material quality during processing to ensure compliance with standards.
Education
Standard Grades - English, Maths, PE, History and Biology
Lasswade High School
Edinburgh 08.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
- Inventory management
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Food safety practices
- Pressure resilience
- Team collaboration and independence
- Time management
- Team leadership in kitchen
- Training and mentoring talent
Timeline
Chef
Dobbies Garden Centres
08.2022 - 01.2026
Powder Coater/Tyre fitter
Pentland Powder Coating
02.2022 - 06.2022
Delivery Driver
Mac One Logistics LTS
09.2021 - 04.2022
Chef
The Ship
04.2020 - 07.2021
Chef
Parkdean Resorts
01.2018 - 12.2019
Recycling Technician Officer City
Edinburgh Council
03.2015 - 11.2017
Standard Grades - English, Maths, PE, History and Biology
Lasswade High School
08.2005 - 06.2009