Joel McClelland

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• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

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• Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
• Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
• Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
• Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
• Planned menus with diverse and seasonal dishes using sustainable, locally sourced produce.
• Tracked ingredient use and portioning, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
• Applied culinary expertise toward development of seasoned, complex and speciality foods.
• Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
• Inspected completed work and stations to verify conformance with standards.
• Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.

• Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
• Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
• Prepared, produced and packed food in tight timescales.
• Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
• Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
• Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
• Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
• Cleaned and serviced kitchen appliances, maintaining good working order of grills, stoves and ovens.
• Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.

• 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.
• Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.

• Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
• Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
• Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
• Assessed knowledge and skills gaps, creating opportunities to fuel improvement.
• Designed long-term business strategy to guide leadership decision-making.
• took part in on shift duties when necessary to train newer recruits

• Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
• Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures regularly, maintaining produce quality and safety.
• Maintained strict food health, hygiene and safety standards for ongoing kitchen compliance.
• Prevented allergen cross-contamination through meticulous food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Minimised kitchen waste through effective recycling, composting and disposal systems.
• Utilised proper cleaning techniques to sanitise counters and utensils, enabling safe preparation of raw produce.
• Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

• Managed starter and dessert sections on shifts, sometimes simultaneously.
• Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
• Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
• Sanitised counters and utensils used to prepare raw meat, eggs and fish.
• Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
• Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
• Aided management to practice food hygiene standards.
• Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
• Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
• Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
• Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.

• Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
• Analysed data and identified opportunities to minimise operating costs.
• Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
• Supervised and trained customer service team members to provide exceptional client care and account management.
• Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
• Facilitated on-site staff training, developing processes and procedures to increase operational accuracy.
• Led team changes and organisational restructures to boost productivity.
• Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
• Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
• Coordinated all department functions for team of 8 employees.
• Oversaw store opening and closing, including reconciling cash drawers and making bank deposits.

• Achieved high levels of guest satisfaction, testing food before service to verify correct preparation and temperature.
• Guaranteed optimal cooking results, monitoring oven temperature to avoid under- and overcooking.
• Maintained kitchen efficiencies by inspecting kitchen equipment, promptly reporting defects to Head Chef.
• Created a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety and COSHH regulations across all tasks.
• Recommended cooking method that reduced preparation time by 25% whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Prevented contamination by ensuring sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers.
• Maintained immaculately clean and tidy working areas in line with food hygiene legislation.
• Stored foodstuffs and ingredients in established manner.
• Quality-checked items for quantity and presentation.
• Met high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Remained calm and effective in fast-paced kitchen environments to promptly deliver high-quality dishes.
• Seasoned various meats and peeled, washed and chopped vegetables.

• Used kitchen equipment according to instructions and safety protocols, maintaining quality performance and function.
• Promoted accident prevention through excellent levels of sanitation and cleanliness, minimising health and safety risks.
• Delivered consistent portion control and presentation to meet high brand standards.
• Inspected refrigerators, warming lamps and kitchen equipment, ensuring compliance with safe operating procedures.
• Thoroughly cleaned kitchen utensils, cookware, glassware and serving dishes, maintaining faultless hygiene and presentation standards.
• Mastered different types of cuisine, catering to diverse resident needs.
• Carried out regular rubbish removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean kitchen environments throughout service shifts.
• Assisted chefs with preparing and presenting food, employing meticulous attention to detail and quality standards.
• Used kitchen equipment safely and responsibly, maintaining good working order to reduce operational downtime.
• Assisted senior kitchen staff in preparing high-volume customer orders to exact specifications within target timeframes.
• Utilised storage effectively to keep kitchen equipment and supplies safely and clearly organised.
• Adhered to food quality constraints and industry best practices to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Reported kitchen maintenance needs and unsafe work conditions, enabling swift remedy for minimised operational disruption.
• Rotated stock with first-in, first-out methods to ensure strong food safety, hygiene and quality.
• Monitored and recorded fridge and freezer temperatures to safely preserve stock.
• Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
• Cleaned and organised kitchen stations with meticulous care and precision, promoting team efficiency.
• Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.

• Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
• Kept work areas spotlessly clean for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction.
• Learned all tasks required quickly to maximise performance.
• Prepared and packaged orders with precise presentation skills.
• Offered exceptional customer service with strong product knowledge.
• Operated POS system to process cash and card payments with precision.
• Consistently went above and beyond job requirements, regularly exceeding targets and expectations.
• Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
• Prepared ingredients before busy period based on expected customer levels.
• Prepared tea, coffee, and carbonated beverages for customers.
• Fried chicken, fish, and potatoes to make different fast food dishes.
• Received incoming stock shipments, rotated current supplies, and placed new items into correct storage locations.
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils throughout shifts.
• Greeted incoming customers, offered menu information, and documented orders.

• Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
• Resolved complaints from guests by listening to issues and notifying restaurant manager.
• Pitched in to assist host station by showing guests to tables.
• Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
• Assisted guests with making menu choices in informative and helpful fashion.
• Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
• Served average of 70 patrons daily.
• Identified items in stock for first use to decrease waste and profit loss.
• Provided friendly and courteous service to all guests.
• Kept tables neat by clearing away dirty dishes, wiping down surfaces and refreshing glasses or beverages.
• Checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
• Confirmed legal drinking age of customers and discontinued service to intoxicated guests to eliminate liability and adhere to legal restrictions.
• Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested starters or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
• Checked menus to verify current selection availability and cleanliness.
• Adhered to quality expectations and standards.

• Kept tables neat by clearing away dirty dishes, wiping down surfaces and refreshing glasses or beverages.
• Assisted guests with making menu choices in informative and helpful fashion.
• Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.
• Served average of 50 patrons daily at beach restaurant In southern Portugal.
• Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested starters or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
• Checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
• Checked menus to verify current selection availability and cleanliness.
• Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
• Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner.
• Provided friendly and courteous service to all guests.