David ervine
Dorking,Surrey
Summary
Organised and dependable chef with 20 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Head chef
The Inn on the Green
Ockley, Surrey
2019.09 - 2025.11
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- ordered all products
- checked all deliveries
- Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.
- Obtained fresh ingredients from local farms, maximising kitchen sustainability.
- Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Head chef
The Kings Head
Holmbury St Mary, Surrey
2012.10 - 2018.09
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operation.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- ordered all food for restaurant
Chef de partie
The Running Horses
Dorking, Surrey
2018.01 - 2018.08
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
- worked efficiently within a large team
chef
The White Horse
Shere, Surrey
2006.11 - 2012.10
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- responsible for ordering all food from suppliers
- checked the stock levels weekly
Education
GCSEs -
The Priory School
Dorking, SurreySkills
- Adaptability in kitchen
- stock management
- Portion control
- Special diets catering
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Head chef
The Inn on the Green
2019.09 - 2025.11
Chef de partie
The Running Horses
2018.01 - 2018.08
Head chef
The Kings Head
2012.10 - 2018.09
chef
The White Horse
2006.11 - 2012.10
GCSEs -
The Priory School