Mark Jay Dalire
Summary
Experienced chef with a strong track record in kitchen management and team leadership. Proven ability to exceed service expectations while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Maintains high standards of kitchen hygiene and fosters collaboration among team members to enhance service quality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef de Partie
Sore De LTD - Drgonfly Pan Asian Restaurant
Poole, Dorset
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained high kitchen hygiene standards to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with head chef to create innovative menu items featuring seasonal ingredients.
- Oversaw final food preparation stages, ensuring quality presentation for dining area.
- Cultivated positive relationships with kitchen and restaurant staff to promote collaboration.
- Customized dishes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies of guests.
- Recorded and accounted for deliveries and supplies to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Designed creative presentations to enhance visual appeal of dishes.
- Mastered wok station while efficiently managing high order volumes.
Chef
Aviary Hospitality - Flamingo Cafe Bar
Poole, Dorset
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food to enhance consistency and quality.
- Established food presentation guidelines, ensuring dishes were visually appealing.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
- Managed inventory and placed orders for supply to maintain optimal stock levels and support service demands.
- Collaborated with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service delivery.
Chef Assistant
Drgonfly Pan Asian Restaurant
Poole , Dorset
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Aided head chef in meal preparation by efficiently chopping vegetables and preparing sauces, contributing to timely service.
- Executed high-quality food preparation and maintained precise plating standards, enhancing presentation for chefs.
- Prepared ingredients in advance to enhance efficiency during busy periods.
- Supported kitchen team in prioritizing and fulfilling high-volume orders during peak hours.
- Maintained kitchen stations in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, notifying management of low stock levels or shortages.
Education
Secondary School
Claveria School of Arts and Trades
Philippines2009
Skills
- Menu development
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Food presentation
- Culinary techniques
- HACCP compliance
- Adaptability
- Calm under pressure
- Professional attitude
- Food allergy understanding
Certification
- Health and Safety Level 2
- Food Safety Level 2
- Food Allergens
- COSHH: Working with Hazardous Substances - UK
- Fire Aid Awareness
- Martyn's Law: Improving Your Venue's Security - UK
Timeline
Chef de Partie
Sore De LTD - Drgonfly Pan Asian Restaurant
09.2025 - Current
Chef
Aviary Hospitality - Flamingo Cafe Bar
01.2025 - 08.2025
Chef Assistant
Drgonfly Pan Asian Restaurant
06.2022 - 12.2024
Secondary School
Claveria School of Arts and Trades