Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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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
03.2021 - 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
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • 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
04.2017 - 07.2020
  • 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
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • 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
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • 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
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • 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
01.2006 - 01.2010

SVQ Level 2 - mechanical engineering

banff and buchan college
01.2010 - 01.2011

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
03.2021 - Current

Chef de partie

172 at the Caird
02.2020 - 03.2021

chef

The Glass Pavilion
07.2019 - 01.2020

Sous chef

Inn at the park
04.2017 - 07.2020

mechanic

overton dismantlers
01.2016 - 01.2017

chefr

handmadeburger co
01.2015 - 01.2017

SVQ Level 2 - mechanical engineering

banff and buchan college
01.2010 - 01.2011

GCSEs -

inverurie academy
01.2006 - 01.2010
Callum Drysdale