Callum Drysdale
Dundee,Angus
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Reliable chef with industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef
Sunny's Restaurant
Dundee, Angus
2021.03 - Current
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimize cross-contamination risks.
- Great when working with others as well as communicating with front of house.
- working under pressure of busy kitchen environment.
Chef de partie
172 at the Caird
Dundee, Angus
2020.02 - 2021.03
- Assisted head chef in delivering quality dishes within tight deadlines.
- Maintained inventory control without compromising on food quality or taste.
- Improved presentation of dishes by incorporating innovative plating techniques.
- Adapted quickly under high-pressure situations to deliver consistent results.
Sous chef
Inn at the park
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2017.04 - 2020.07
- Maintained high standards of food preparation by following recipes accurately using fresh local produce
- Delegated tasks to junior chefs for efficient kitchen operations.
- Ensured quality control with strict adherence to hygiene regulations.
- Delivered consistent culinary excellence to diners through attention to detail in plating and presentation.
- gained some experience catering to vegans as we had a veghan menu
chef
The Glass Pavilion
Dundee, Angus
2019.07 - 2020.01
- Working independently for the most part, being entrusted to lead daily operations.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
mechanic
overton dismantlers
aberdeen, scotland
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Enhanced vehicle functionality by performing comprehensive engine repairs.
- Improved customer satisfaction with efficient and thorough servicing tasks.
- Achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
- Ensured smooth operation of vehicles by regularly maintaining and overhauling transmissions.
chefr
handmadeburger co
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- operated the grill and dedicated jobs to other members of staff
- handled service during extremely busy rushes
Education
GCSEs -
inverurie academy
inverurie 2006.01 - 2010.01
SVQ Level 2 - mechanical engineering
banff and buchan college
2010.01 - 2011.01
Skills
- Passion for food presentation
- Grill operation expertise
- Training and mentoring talent
- Knife handling techniques
- HACCP certification
- Gourmet cooking proficiency
- Food preparation
- Just In Time stock control
- Catering experience
- Quality Control Analysis
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Cooking
- Food Hygiene
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Food Hygiene Certification
Affiliations
- biking
- walking
- gaming
- gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Sunny's Restaurant
2021.03 - Current
Chef de partie
172 at the Caird
2020.02 - 2021.03
chef
The Glass Pavilion
2019.07 - 2020.01
Sous chef
Inn at the park
2017.04 - 2020.07
mechanic
overton dismantlers
2016.01 - 2017.01
chefr
handmadeburger co
2015.01 - 2017.01
SVQ Level 2 - mechanical engineering
banff and buchan college
2010.01 - 2011.01
GCSEs -
inverurie academy
2006.01 - 2010.01