Arran Kandasamy
Dundee
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in food safety and hygiene, committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Thrives in high-pressure environments, demonstrating adaptability and reliability while maintaining attention to detail. A team player eager to learn and confident in first aid, aiming to leverage skills for continued growth and excellence in the industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Junior chef
Taypark House
Dundee
2026.01 - Current
- Promoted to Junior Chef in January 2026, assisting the kitchen team with food preparation and service.
- Responsibilities include preparing ingredients and supporting chefs during service - responsible for all starters and desserts.
- Adhered strictly to health codes and safety regulations for safe food handling practices.
- Decorated dishes meticulously for attractive plating.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff efficiently, fostering team unity.
- Performed regular inventory checks, ensuring ample stock availability.
- Tackled any arising issues promptly, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.
Food and beverage assistant
Taypark House
Dundee
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Worked as a waiter and bartender from September 2025 to January 2026, providing attentive table service in a busy restaurant and bar environment.
- Prepared cocktails, poured drinks and maintained a clean and organised bar area.
- Took food and drink orders, served dishes and cocktails, and processed payments while maintaining a high standard of customer service.
- Mastered use of point-of-sale systems enhancing customer check-out efficiency.
- Coordinated with chefs on special dietary requirements ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members, contributing to staff proficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area which contributed to a pleasant atmosphere.
- Provided detailed menu information to customers, facilitating informed choice making.
Film Catering Food Service
Chick + Pea
Edinburgh & Glasgow
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Catered for over 400 actors and film crew every night, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Cooking dishes and serving them to celebrities such as Samuel L. Jackson, J.J. Abrams, Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega and Emma Mackey.
- Working 12-hour night shifts at different locations each night, adapting to the requests of the production team.
Front Desk Agent
Nisade x The Luxe Nomad
Niseko
2024.11 - 2025.04
- Was originally a bell attendant but was promoted to front desk agent.
- Was trained in the principles of omotenashi (Japanese hospitality), which emphasises selfless service, genuine care, and anticipating and exceeding guest needs with meticulous attention to detail, aiming to create a memorable and welcoming experience.
- Accommodated guest requests , including check-ins, check-outs, transportation arrangements and processed payments – ensuring a seamless luxury experience.
- Handled guest complaints and feedback with a proactive, solution-focused approach, maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Carried out admin tasks such as daily reports, replying to guest emails and pre-checks for personalising guest experience.
Food Preparation & Food Service
Chick + Pea, Kebbabar
Edinburgh, Scotland
2022.08 - 2025.08
- Kitchen team member in very busy and popular food trucks Chick + Pea and Kebbabar during the Edinburgh Fringe festival in George Sq. Gardens.
- This involved both offsite food prep and onsite cooking and serving of food to customers.
- Skills used in this job includes serving customers, taking orders, processing payments, peeling and chopping vegetables, preparing and pre-cooking meat, making pickles and sauces, washing dishes, cleaning prep areas, using deep fryers to fry foods such as halloumi and fresh falafel, assembling and presenting dishes, taking orders, and transporting stock.
Waiter
Made In Italy
Edinburgh
2023.10 - 2024.11
- Very busy family-run restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
- Hosting and serving international customers in a friendly, polite and engaging manner.
- Responsibility for describing the dishes, taking orders and handling cash as well as processing payments via POS systems.
- Assisted in the training of new staff and frequently offered overtime work.
Assistant tennis coach
Eoin Swan Tennis Academy
Edinburgh, Scotland
2022.03 - 2023.02
- Acquired LTA Level 1 coaching qualification
- Coaching children between the ages of 4 and 13 years old tennis drills and skills.
Education
BSc Food and Consumer Science -
Abertay University
Dundee 2025.09 -
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering -
High Speed Training
Online 2025.05 - 2025.05
RYA Day Skipper - Yacht sailing qualification
Britsail, Kip Marina
Inverkip, Scotland 2024.08 - 2024.08
High School Qualifications -
Craigmount High School
Edinburgh, Scotland 2018.08 - 2024.05
Skills
- Excellent knowledge of food safety & hygiene
- Adamant on always providing excellent customer service
- Thrives in high-pressure environments
- Team Player
- Always eager to learn
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Confident in First Aid
INTERESTS
Have always loved cooking for my family and friends – preparing them meals from many different cuisines., Enjoy outdoor activities and sports including sailing, tennis, skiing and fishing – leading an active and balanced lifestyle., Avid traveller, having travelled to 6 out of the 7 continents in the world, allowing me to take in aspects of countless different cultures and cuisines., Enjoy music – there’s hardly a moment where I’m not listening to it, and any genre at that.
Timeline
Junior chef
Taypark House
2026.01 - Current
Food and beverage assistant
Taypark House
2025.09 - 2026.01
BSc Food and Consumer Science -
Abertay University
2025.09 -
Film Catering Food Service
Chick + Pea
2025.06 - 2025.06
Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering -
High Speed Training
2025.05 - 2025.05
Front Desk Agent
Nisade x The Luxe Nomad
2024.11 - 2025.04
RYA Day Skipper - Yacht sailing qualification
Britsail, Kip Marina
2024.08 - 2024.08
Waiter
Made In Italy
2023.10 - 2024.11
Food Preparation & Food Service
Chick + Pea, Kebbabar
2022.08 - 2025.08
Assistant tennis coach
Eoin Swan Tennis Academy
2022.03 - 2023.02
High School Qualifications -
Craigmount High School
2018.08 - 2024.05