JIM HUSBAND
Ayr,South Ayrshire
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 14 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and efficient in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills. Talented kitchen leader accomplished in developing menus and running successful kitchens. History exceeding guest expectations with delicious, innovative foods and locally-sourced ingredients. Seeks opportunities to innovate and diversify options to bring in new patrons.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Drift
Troon, South Ayrshire
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
Owner, Seaview Cafe, Ayr
Myself
Ayr , South Ayrshire
10.2010 - 01.2024
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
- Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
- Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
- Monitored kitchen staff and environments to ensure appropriate safety procedures were implemented.
- Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
- Oversaw kitchen operations for in-house dining and outside catering events, maintaining reliable, quality food service.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen and waiting staff to facilitate smooth, efficient service outcomes.
- Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
- Mastered multitude of culinary techniques to demonstrate knife skills, innovative preparation methods and shortcuts.
- Sourced local and imported food and ingredients to fulfil menu needs.
- Delivered in-depth training to customer-facing staff, promoting strong service performance.
Education
A-Levels - Chemistry, Maths, Arithmetic, Physics, Geography, English
Kirkland High Shool
Methil, Fife 08/1972 - 08/1996
Skills
- Kitchen sustainability improvements
- Recipe development
- Menu planning
- Effective communications
- Regulatory compliance
- HACCP
- Food safety protocol
- Employee training and development
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Chef
Drift
02.2023 - 09.2024
Owner, Seaview Cafe, Ayr
Myself
10.2010 - 01.2024
A-Levels - Chemistry, Maths, Arithmetic, Physics, Geography, English
Kirkland High Shool
08/1972 - 08/1996
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