Ian Davidson
Dundee,Angus
Summary
I am a motivated and hardworking individual who is very loyal and committed to the company i work for
I pride myself on maintaining a high standard of customer service and most importantly treating people with respect and patience I hope others would show me
I have fantastic communication skills and would describe myself as a very friendly and people orientated person
This side of my personality makes me a great team player and I strive to support my colleagues in any way possible and believe in a professional but happy working environment for everyone
I am extremely flexible and used to working shifts and overtime
which is why time management is si important to me
I have maintained this in every job i have had presently and previously
I am currently looking for a change in my carer path
10 years ago i was diagnosed with an inoperable eye tumour which affects my sight long term in my right eye ,this was my reason for giving up my job as a bus driver
despite this diagnosis being an unexpected blow,I have remained determined to remain positive and I focused my energy and efforts into raising money for a variety of charities
To date i have completed
27 half marathons
1 full marathon
took part in the cataran yomp =54 miles in 24 hours 6 times the last being June 2026 raising money for injured soldiers allowing me to help others
I believe i have many transferable skills from my previous jobs and experiences and time in the army and also as a dad and grandad
I am always willing and keen to expand my horizons and knowledge
My moto is never give up and always give 100%
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
chef
Mcgonagall house,enhance Dundee
dundee, angus
09.2025 - Current
- Incorporated fresh, seasonal ingredients from local producers, reducing carbon footprint and increasing variability in menu offerings.
- Developed recipes tailored to dietary requirements, including vegan and gluten-free options.
- Ordered supplies based on demand forecasts to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operations through effective team coordination and adherence to protocols.
- Supervising kitchen staff and making sure all health and safety guidelines adhered to
- Provided residents with diverse meal options and alternatives to enhance dining experience.
- Adhering to strict budgetary requirements
Head Cook
Craighead care home,care concern
Tayport , fife
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Oversaw the preparation and presentation of dishes, maintaining exceptional standards of quality.
- Supervised kitchen staff, delegating tasks efficiently to maintain high productivity levels.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Managed scheduling for kitchen staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Implemented rigorous health and hygiene practices, consistently achieving high scores in inspections.
- This care home had 56 residents over 3 separate units with all various special diets,i.e textured diets ,gluton free diets and so on
- Consistently coming in or under budget
chef
Mcgonagall house,Brookesbay care
Dundee, Angus
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Working in conjunction with Head cook and running the kitchen
- Doing the ordering and menu planning
- Keeping the kitchen clean and quite often working on my own recognisance running a working kitchen and adapting the menu to meet dietary needs of individuals
Head chef
St Marys care home
monithief, angus
11.2016 - 02.2020
- To deliver enjoyable and high quality meals to the residents of St Marys care home,While also ensuring a smooth transition of daily duties and tasks within a working kitchen
- Preparing nutritious menus and managing weekly budgets for overall pricing of meals for residents and for budget of stock
- stock control=fifo
- HACCP=Hazard Analysis and critical control points
- Interacting with residents on a daily basis
- Upon starting this job role the food standard certificates previously awarded to the care home were of exceptionally low percentages.I am extremely proud that during my time as head cook here I have raised the food standards to a consistently high level
- The hard work paid off resulting in the care home being awared 100% during all the Environmental Health visitors visits in all the time i was therte
Professional Bus Driver
National Express Dundee
Dundee, Angus
01.2014 - 04.2016
- To deliver high quality customer service whilst adhering to health and safety regulations
- Performed thorough safety inspections on buses to guarantee passenger safety.
- Dealing with the public welfare of passengers
- cash handling
- Accountability for written documentation ,log sheets and vehicle condition reports
Head Chef
Kinloch care home Angus council
CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS
05.2010 - 12.2013
- Oversaw daily operations of kitchen staff
- Budget control
- Stock takes
- ROTA submissions
- RUNNING OF A SMOOTH WELL RUN KITCHEN
Head Cook
Grove academy ,tayside contracts
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Cash handling
- Stock and budget control
- People management
- responsible for documentation both written and computer based
- Daily interaction with pupils and staff
- General cooking and preparation duties
Head Chef
Ninewells hospital nhs scotland
08.1999 - 06.2008
- Started as a chef and progressed to head chef
- Supervising high volumes of staff often 100 plus
- high turnover of meals often between 4000-5000 per day
- fast paced busy environment
- Maintaining high cleaning and cooking standards throughout the kitchen
- Organising extra orders /food for hospital workers e.g doctors and nurses
- Budget and stock control
Army Corporal
British Army
05.1999 - 05.2008
- Prepared nutritious meals for soldiers, ensuring dietary needs were met in various locations.
- Promoted to lance corporal for effectively leading and mentoring junior soldiers.
Education
city&guilds 706/1 - cooking
dunsinane hotel and catering board
dundee01-1988
eqivalent to scottish o levels - high scool
Sir pierre van ryneveld high school
kempton park south africa01-1987
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Recipe development
- Dietary accommodation
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Food safety awareness
- Health compliance
- Food hygiene
- Quality control
- Supply ordering
- Budget management
- Time management
- Team supervision
- Staff training
- Passion for food presentation
Accomplishments
- city and guilds 706/1
- promoted to lance corporal in army
- ran 27 half marathons,1 full marathon and completed the cataran yomp 54 miles in 24 hours raising money for injured soldiers
- All whilst living with an inoperable eye tumour
Additional Information
- KEEN leaner
- have a can do attitude and always give a 100%
Timeline
chef
Mcgonagall house,enhance Dundee
09.2025 - Current
Head Cook
Craighead care home,care concern
12.2022 - 06.2025
chef
Mcgonagall house,Brookesbay care
03.2020 - 12.2022
Head chef
St Marys care home
11.2016 - 02.2020
Professional Bus Driver
National Express Dundee
01.2014 - 04.2016
Head Chef
Kinloch care home Angus council
05.2010 - 12.2013
Head Cook
Grove academy ,tayside contracts
07.2008 - 05.2010
Head Chef
Ninewells hospital nhs scotland
08.1999 - 06.2008
Army Corporal
British Army
05.1999 - 05.2008
city&guilds 706/1 - cooking
dunsinane hotel and catering board
eqivalent to scottish o levels - high scool
Sir pierre van ryneveld high school