John Ogilvie
Edinburgh
Summary
Dedicated student committed to building culinary skills and learning diverse techniques. Ambitious worker eager to support kitchen operations with high-level prioritisation skills and great communication. Maintains cleanliness and organisation to reduce hazards and meet sanitation requirements. Dedicated to consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis chef
Leonardo hotels
Edinburgh
09.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously under high pressure situations, meeting service deadlines successfully.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
Apprentice chef
Edinburgh College Restaurant
Edinburgh
08.2022 - Current
- Practised knife skills under guidance of experienced chef, improving precision and speed.
- Prevented contamination by ensuring sanitation and cleanliness of surfaces and storage containers.
- Cooked dishes according to recipes, consistently delivering high-quality meals.
- Assisted chefs in preparation of a variety of dishes, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Trained under experienced chefs increasing professional culinary skills.
Chip shop assistant
Cafe Picante
Edinburgh
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created a safe and hygienic environment for staff and customers, practising safe systems of work and strictly adhering to COSHH regulations across all tasks.
- Excelled in multitasking under busy conditions, keeping order processing timely and efficient.
- Safely operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Monitored oil temperature carefully for optimal frying results.
- Prepared ingredients before busy period based on expected customer levels.
Education
SVQ Level 2 - Culinary Skills
Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
Edinburgh 08.2023 - 06.2024
SVQ Level 1 - Culinary Skills
Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
Edinburgh 08.2022 - 06.2023
SVQ Level 3 - Culinary Skills
Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
Edinburgh 08.2024 -
Skills
- Food preparation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Portion and waste control
- Knife skills
- Teamwork
- Cooking Techniques
- Food Hygiene
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commis chef
Leonardo hotels
09.2024 - Current
SVQ Level 3 - Culinary Skills
Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
08.2024 -
SVQ Level 2 - Culinary Skills
Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
08.2023 - 06.2024
Apprentice chef
Edinburgh College Restaurant
08.2022 - Current
SVQ Level 1 - Culinary Skills
Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
08.2022 - 06.2023
Chip shop assistant
Cafe Picante
01.2022 - 01.2023
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