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Jason Menhinnitt

Head Chef
Newquay,United Kingdom

Summary

High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

parkdean resorts
Newquay, GB
06.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.

Head Chef

parkdean
torquay
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.

Kitchen Manager

ISS Education
torquay, england
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

Head Chef

Babbacombe Bay Hotel
torquay, England
01.2013 - 03.2015

cooking for about 250 people

weekly stock takes

Contributed to an award-winning menue

Responsible for a A La Carte Menu

Education

Ilfracombe Comprehensive
Ilfracombe

Skills

Employee training and development

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Timeline

Head Chef

parkdean resorts
06.2018 - Current

Head Chef

parkdean
06.2017 - 06.2018

Kitchen Manager

ISS Education
06.2015 - 05.2017

Head Chef

Babbacombe Bay Hotel
01.2013 - 03.2015

Ilfracombe Comprehensive
Jason MenhinnittHead Chef