I like to walk my dog and read in my spare time I go surfing and rock climbing for fun and health
Iain Blades
Chef
Campbelltown,Argyll
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
The Royal Hotel
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining proper storage protocols for perishable items and promptly addressing any potential hazards.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
- Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Chef
The Stag Hotel
07.2022 - 01.2024
Diver
Cowal Urchins
04.2016 - 03.2023
- Assessed environmental impacts on marine construction projects through diligent site evaluations and reporting findings to stakeholders.
- Maintained accurate dive logs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Successfully completed decompression procedures after deep dives, ensuring diver safety and health.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough pre-dive checks and equipment maintenance.
- Collaborated with marine biologists to support conservation efforts through monitoring coral reefs and marine life habitats.
- Salvaged and removed sunken ships and cargo with pneumatic power velocity, explosive charges and hydraulic tools.
- Assisted in the installation of subsea structures, contributing to the development of offshore infrastructure projects.
- Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Recovered lost items and performed salvage operations in challenging underwater conditions.
- Performed emergency response drills to enhance team preparedness during critical situations.
- Assisted film crews in capturing unique underwater footage for documentaries or commercial productions.
- Maintained full understanding of dive plan and asked appropriate questions to iron out any confusing details, consistently upholding safety, efficiency and project standards.
Education
HSE Levels 1-5 - Professional Diving
The Diving Centre
Fortwillam 11.2011
Open Water Instructor - DIVING
Dive in Ltd
Peterborough 11.1994
City And Guilds 7061/2 - Catering And Hospitality
Hawick Catering College
Hawick, Scottish Borders 09.1993
Interests
Timeline
Chef De Partie
The Royal Hotel
04.2024 - 12.2024
Chef
The Stag Hotel
07.2022 - 01.2024
Diver
Cowal Urchins
04.2016 - 03.2023
HSE Levels 1-5 - Professional Diving
The Diving Centre
Open Water Instructor - DIVING
Dive in Ltd
City And Guilds 7061/2 - Catering And Hospitality
Hawick Catering College
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