Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Server

Joe McCallion

Derry,Co. Tyrone

Summary

  • NVQ Level 1 and 2 Catering and Hospitality - Pass
  • PCD level 3 pass
  • 13 years' experience as a Chef
  • Current head chef in very busy Derry bistro
  • 8 years experience in sous chef/head chef positions
  • Play football for a local team and like to keep myself fit. Competing in Saturday leagues.
  • I have a real passion for food and love to try new foods and explore recipes'.
  • I also enjoy new challenges and problem solving.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Head chef

Daly's Bar and Bistro
L'Derry, Co. Londonderry
04.2018 - Current
  • Running day to day basis of a very busy bistro covering high covers daily.
  • Making sure standards are met in a very high standard and maintained.
  • Ordering and collecting stock from local producers.
  • Writing and changing menus 3 times a year.
  • Working with and developing young chef' s talents.
  • Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff, maintaining competent service teams. Producing a weekly rota
  • Making sure food hygiene standards are met and the safety elements of the kitchen are always in place.
  • Contacting other professionals to maintain the equipment and having the professionals in place to do so.
    Produced high volumes of fresh, quality plates, meeting peak restaurant demand.
  • Forecasted kitchen supply needs, accurately estimating quantities to reduce wastage.






  • Trained and managed kitchen staff, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.

Achieved targets for staff safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling and storage.

Prepared selected dishes and ingredients in advance, improving efficiency during peak service hours.

Head chef

Harry's by Day
Derry, co. Derry
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Planned menus
  • Made sure food was of the right quality and price
  • Managed stock
  • Ordered food from suppliers
  • Worked within a budget and kept accurate records
  • Managed health and hygiene procedures
  • Organised the staff duty rota
  • Recruited, trained and developed staff
  • Help in the preparation and design of all food menus.
  • Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise.
  • Ensured that the kitchen operated in a timely way.
  • Planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
  • Resourcefully solved any issues that arose and seized control of any problematic situation.
  • Maintained a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.

Sous chef

Quaywest Restaurant
Londonderry, co.derry
10.2013 - 02.2018
  • Helped in the preparation and design of all food menus.
  • Produced high quality plates both design and taste wise.
  • Ensured that the kitchen operated in a timely way.
  • Planned and directed food preparation when necessary.
  • Resourcefully solved any issues that arose and seized control of any problematic situation.
  • Managed and trained kitchen staff, established a working schedule and assessed staff's performances.
  • Ordered supplies to stock inventory appropriately.
  • Complied with and enforced sanitation regulations and safety standards.
  • Maintained a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.

Grill chef

Mr C's Takeaway
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
10.2011 - 10.2013
  • Prepared food, cleaning, stock rotation,
  • Cooked food to a very high standard. Prepared and cooked fresh pizzas made to order.
  • Involved in improving and changing the menu.
  • Key holder duties

Sales assistant

Argos
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
10.2011 - 01.2012
  • Customer service, till operations, processing, stock control, delivery of new stock.
  • Recycling packaging, operator of cardboard recycling machine, merchandising, refreshing slogans and promotions work.

Chef de partie

Magnet Bar and Restaurant
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
09.2011 - 09.2011

As and when required.


  • Prepared food
  • Cleaning duties
  • Stock rotation
  • Cooked food to a very high standard
  • Prepared and cooked starters, mains and deserts.
  • Any other duties required by head chef.

Sales assistant

Argos
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
10.2010 - 01.2011
  • Customer service, till operations, processing, stock control, delivery of new stock.
  • Recycling packaging, operator of cardboard recycling machine, merchandising, refreshing slogans and promotions work.

Call centre advisor

Firstsource
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
04.2007 - 05.2009
  • Provided technical support over the telephone for sky sports

and sky broadband.

  • Communication skills.
  • Escalating calls
  • IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality

NWRC
Londonderry, Northern Ireland

GCSEs - Science, English, Maths ,Art, PE, French, Business study and Drama

St Peter's High School
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
1999 - 2004

Skills

  • Excellent cooking skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Organisational skills
  • The ability to control a budget and work with figures
  • The ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions
  • The ability to stay calm and overcome any food production problems
  • Trustworthy, honest and friendly
  • Work well as part of a team, however know when to use my own initiative
  • Maintain a safe and hygienic work environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Continue to develop my profession

Timeline

Head chef

Daly's Bar and Bistro
04.2018 - Current

Head chef

Harry's by Day
02.2018 - 03.2018

Sous chef

Quaywest Restaurant
10.2013 - 02.2018

Grill chef

Mr C's Takeaway
10.2011 - 10.2013

Sales assistant

Argos
10.2011 - 01.2012

Chef de partie

Magnet Bar and Restaurant
09.2011 - 09.2011

Sales assistant

Argos
10.2010 - 01.2011

Call centre advisor

Firstsource
04.2007 - 05.2009

NVQ Level 2 - Catering and Hospitality

NWRC

GCSEs - Science, English, Maths ,Art, PE, French, Business study and Drama

St Peter's High School
1999 - 2004
Joe McCallion