Callum Chandler
Chippenham,Wiltshire
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with experience in traditional British cuisine and a strong dedication to cleanliness and efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional knife handling techniques and grill operation expertise, ensuring time-efficient cooking even under pressure. Skilled in adapting to new recipes and meeting tight deadlines, with a passion for food presentation and special dietary cooking. Proven ability to communicate effectively with waitstaff, multitask under stress, and deliver high-quality catering services. Committed to further enhancing culinary skills and contributing to innovative kitchen environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef
The Gladstone Arms
Chippenham, Wiltshire
2017.09 - 2026.03
- Elevated restaurant's reputation within the community.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating appetising menu items.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Worked with front of house team to coordinate fast, fresh deliveries in line with professional reputation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Created successful catering for private bookings providing excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Achieved high star rating Trip Advisor by delivering exceptional dishes and prompt service.
Kitchen assistant
The George
Sandy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire
2017.02 - 2017.08
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Prepared ingredients for increased speed of cooking process.
- Assisted chefs with meal preparations for smoother service during peak hours.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery
Wiltshire College
Chippenham, Wiltshire 09/2017 - 05/2018
NVQ Level 1 - Introduction to Professional Cookery
Wiltshire College
Chippenham, Wiltshire 09/2016 - 06/2017
GCSEs -
Abbeyfield School
Chippenham, WiltshireSkills
- Traditional british cuisine expertise
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Adaptability to new recipes
- Passion for food presentation
- Knife handling techniques
- Handling kitchen stress
- Grill operation expertise
- Communication with waitstaff
- Time-Efficient cooking
- Special dietary cooking
- Multitasking under pressure
- Catering experience
Affiliations
- Football, golf, gaming, cooking trying new recipes, baking for family.
Timeline
Chef
The Gladstone Arms
2017.09 - 2026.03
Kitchen assistant
The George
2017.02 - 2017.08
NVQ Level 2 - Technical Certificate in Professional Cookery
Wiltshire College
09/2017 - 05/2018
NVQ Level 1 - Introduction to Professional Cookery
Wiltshire College
09/2016 - 06/2017
GCSEs -
Abbeyfield School