Dean Healy
Bishop's Stortford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in health and safety compliance, holding CPL food safety level 2 and CPL health and safety qualifications. Demonstrates strong organisational efficiency, time management, and prioritisation skills, ensuring deadline-driven performance. Proficient in SAP, Office, and Outlook, with a proven track record of adaptability to change and collaborative teamwork. Committed to maintaining a professional demeanour with excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Career goals include leveraging team leadership skills to enhance operational success within dynamic environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8082
8082
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head Chef
Ikura Pan Asia
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
09.2024 - Current
- Implemented a rotation system to minimise food waste effectively.
- Coordinated front-of-house staff, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Demonstrated culinary expertise in various cuisines while preserving authenticity.
- Cultivated strong rapport with team members through effective communication.
- Upheld health and safety regulations consistently in kitchen operations.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining consistency across all dishes served.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of stock.
- Trained junior staff to enhance performance and develop skills.
Chef de Partie / Sous Chef
Host, Host Catering, Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford
08.2020 - 09.2024
- CDP Duties include Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes with in my section Maintaining health and safety practices Monitoring stock levels and inventory Assisting the head chef in daily running of the kitchen
- Sous Chef Duties include All of the above with the addition of Ordering stock and supplies Organising and running of kitchen in head chefs absence Training and developing kitchen staff Assisting in menu development Comply with and enforce health and safety regulations Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way while maintaining high quality standards Regularly catering for between 150/300 guests under host catering arm of the business, covering weddings, party's and special events Catering for Bishops Stortford Football Club on match days and events
Night stock investigator
Brake Bros, Harlow
Harlow
06.2015 - 07.2020
- Guided the night stock team too control inventory & keep within financial budgets, While keeping accurate records of all investigations.
- Mentored & guided new colleges during a new site opening to achieve company standards. During my time in this role I trained as an in house Fire Walden & completed a management development course.
- Control & Monitor Stock in detail, Check off incoming stock, Stock investigations, Ensuring the stock management systems are correct & accurate, Stock counts and stock management, prioritise and problem solving in time sensitive situations, Coaching operatives on correct stock practices, Customer returns processed with root causes identified, Setting up new product pick locations, Spot checking query stock lines, Maintaining all documentation and IT records, Helping other colleges with day to day roles. Office and pc general duties.
Night store-man
Brake Bros, Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford
05.2005 - 06.2015
- Picking frozen and chilled products to customer order, using a voice activated system.
- Loading lorries in order of a load plan with tight deadlines and under considerable pressure
- Working in a safe and responsible manner while using electronic pallet trucks / Lops.
- Adhering to health and safety regulation at all times, Adhering to hygiene regulations at all times.
- I have gained a NVQ in distribution operations while working for the company and been involved in internal company forums to help improve the way the company works and the quality of the working environment for myself and colleges.
Kitchen Manager
M & B Food Group, Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford
06.2004 - 04.2005
- As a kitchen manager my duties included Planning menu specials Making sure meals were of the right quality, price and produced on time Managing stock takes of food and supplies Ordering stock from suppliers Controlling a budget and keeping accurate records Managing health and hygiene procedures Organising the staff duty rota Recruiting, training and developing staff Hands on when required Managing a team of 12 chefs and waitress/waiters Complying to health and safety polices in the workplace Complying to food hygiene polices in the workplace
Head Chef
Chicago Rock Cafe, Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford
06.2002 - 06.2004
- As a head chef my duties included
- Making sure food was of the right quality and produced on time
- Managing stocks & ordering food from suppliers
- Controlling a budget and keeping accurate records
- Managing health and hygiene procedures
- Organising the staff duty rota
- Managing a team of 7 chefs and waitress/waiters
- Complying to health and safety polices in the workplace
- Complying to food hygiene polices in the workplace
- While working as a head chef I gained many qualifications in food safety / health and hygiene
- Internal training and a 3 day course NVQ level 2 in food hygiene
Barman / Cellar Man / Sous Chef
Chicago Rock Cafe, Harlow
Harlow
09.1999 - 06.2002
- As a barman my duties included
- Handling money & serving customers
- Being polite and hard working
- Keeping bar and equipment clean and tidy
- Working under pressure
- As a cellar man my duties included
- Restocking of fridges and optics
- Rotation kegs to keep tight stock controls
- Weekly cleaning of draft pipes
- Receiving in deliveries
- Complying to health and safety polices in the workplace
- As a 2nd chef my duties included
- Making sure food was of the right quality and produced on time
- Managing stocks & ordering food from suppliers
- Managing health and hygiene procedures
- Assisting the head chef in the daily running of the kitchen
- While working in the Harlow branch I was entered into an internal nationwide barman of the year competition by my management team, As a result I came 5th out of 200 entries
Education
CPL – Food Safety Level 2 - Hospitality
Host
Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireCPL – Health & Safety - Hospitality
Host
Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireMDI – Management Development Initiative Course - Logistics
Brakes Group
Harlow, EssexEDEXCEL Level 2 NVQ Warehousing & storage - Logistics
Brakes Group
Harlow, EssexNVQ Level 2 Information Technology - IT
Harlow Collage
Harlow, Essex 09.1997 - 06.1998
NVQ Level 1 Information Technology - IT
ITEC Latton Bush Centre
Harlow, Essex 06.1997 - 09.1997
10 GCSEs - English, Maths and Double Science
Brays Grove School
Harlow, Essex 09.1992 - 06.1997
Skills
- CPL food safety level 2 qualified
- CPL health and safety qualified
- Time management and prioritization
- Deadline-driven performance
- Organizational efficiency
- Verbal and written communication
- Professional demeanour
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety compliance
- Punctuality and reliability
- Adaptability to change
- Team leadership skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Proficient in SAP, Office, and Outlook
Hobbies and Interests
During my spare time I like to keep active, countryside walks, Fitness and sports
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Ikura Pan Asia
09.2024 - Current
Chef de Partie / Sous Chef
Host, Host Catering, Bishops Stortford
08.2020 - 09.2024
Night stock investigator
Brake Bros, Harlow
06.2015 - 07.2020
Night store-man
Brake Bros, Bishops Stortford
05.2005 - 06.2015
Kitchen Manager
M & B Food Group, Bishops Stortford
06.2004 - 04.2005
Head Chef
Chicago Rock Cafe, Bishops Stortford
06.2002 - 06.2004
Barman / Cellar Man / Sous Chef
Chicago Rock Cafe, Harlow
09.1999 - 06.2002
NVQ Level 2 Information Technology - IT
Harlow Collage
09.1997 - 06.1998
NVQ Level 1 Information Technology - IT
ITEC Latton Bush Centre
06.1997 - 09.1997
10 GCSEs - English, Maths and Double Science
Brays Grove School
09.1992 - 06.1997
CPL – Food Safety Level 2 - Hospitality
Host
CPL – Health & Safety - Hospitality
Host
MDI – Management Development Initiative Course - Logistics
Brakes Group
EDEXCEL Level 2 NVQ Warehousing & storage - Logistics
Brakes Group
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