Jamie Irving
Dalkeith,Midlothian
Summary
Talented Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and kitchen management. Solid understanding of managing personnel activity in care industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to chefs, cooks and kitchen team. Organised and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Harbour House care home , Morar living
Musselburgh, East Lothian
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Properly handled and stored raw ingredients, minimising illness and cross-contamination risks.
- Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
Senior Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Care UK Ltd - Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Portobello
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Delivered food to highest hygiene, quality and safety standards by strictly following regulations.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Supported head chef with stock control and rotation, minimising waste with FIFO systems.
- Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Acted as head chef when required, maintaining continuity of service and quality.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Helped staff adhere to restaurant quality and service requirements through effective management and motivation.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Coordinated recruitment and training of kitchen staff to develop high-performing team.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Maintained guest safety, ensuring compliance with food handling, sanitation and storage standards to prevent cross-contamination.
- Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
Agency Chef
Chefs on the run
Edinburgh
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
- Communicated with servers and FOH staff to maintain efficient workflow and address special requests.
Head Chef
Muirfield Nursing Home
Gullane
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Meticulously checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored linework processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
Second head chef
Ashley Court Nursing Home
01.2006 - 05.2016
- Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.
- Considered seasonal product pricing and availability when developing new dishes.
Commis Chef
Ashley Court Nursing Home
06.1997 - 01.2006
- Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
- Supported senior chefs in preparing original daily menus, showcasing culinary abilities with seasonal produce.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
Education
SVQ Level 2 - Professional cookery
Jewel And Esk Valley College
Dalkeith, Midlothian 09.2008 - 07.2010
GCSEs - Music, Maths Science Computing And Technology
Dalkeith High School - Dalkeith
Dalkeith, Midlothian 06.1997 - 07.1997
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Leadership
- Inventory management
- Quality Assurance
- Budget Management
- Employee training and development
- Menu planning
Personal Information
Title: Head Chef
Certification
level 1 food safety and hygiene
level 2 food safety and hygiene for catering
level 3 food safety and hygiene for supervisors
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Chef
Harbour House care home , Morar living
10.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Sous Chef/Acting Head Chef
Care UK Ltd - Edinburgh
11.2017 - 09.2020
Agency Chef
Chefs on the run
05.2017 - 11.2017
Head Chef
Muirfield Nursing Home
05.2016 - 05.2017
SVQ Level 2 - Professional cookery
Jewel And Esk Valley College
09.2008 - 07.2010
Second head chef
Ashley Court Nursing Home
01.2006 - 05.2016
Commis Chef
Ashley Court Nursing Home
06.1997 - 01.2006
GCSEs - Music, Maths Science Computing And Technology
Dalkeith High School - Dalkeith
06.1997 - 07.1997
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