Michale Cairns
Scourie,Highland
Summary
Collaborative team member with strong individual work ethic, bringing a diverse skill set to various roles. Experienced in problem-solving through hands-on work with Scourie Contracting Services and personal projects in crofting. Actively engaged in volunteer work with Atlantic Salmon Trust, contributing to river health assessments and gaining insights into wild salmon challenges. Committed to continuous learning in crofting and marine environments, with a long-term goal of sustainable animal husbandry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
General worker
scourie contracting services
Scourie, Highland
2026.04 - Current
- Trim grass and complete garden maintenance across outside property areas.
- Install and repair fencing and gates, keeping boundaries tidy and secure.
- Handle timber work building chicken coops, duck houses, log stores.
CDP
HTC catering solutions
Ramsgate, Kent
2020.03 - 2025.05
- Improved catering skills as agency chef across cafes and hotels.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Chef
The Phoenix Inn
Newquay, Cornwall
2014.02 - 2019.09
- Improved mastering knife skills and kitchen regulations.
- Prepare fresh foods and cook to a high standard as well as presentation on plating.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
Counter assistant
Pete's fish factory
Ramsgate, Kent
2003.06 - 2008.11
- Served customers and operated chipper machine and potato rumbler daily. Performed stock checks and completed stock rotation tasks each shift. Kept chipper machine and potato rumbler running safely and efficiently.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics
St Antony's school
Margate, KentGCSEs - English
St Antony's school
Margate, KentCertificate of Higher Education - Mechanics
St Antony's school
east Kent college-Broadstairs GCSEs - Design tech
St Antony's school
Margate, KentGCSEs - Science
St Antony's school
Margate, KentGCSEs - History
St Antony's school
Margate, KentSkills
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Manual handling
- Hand tools operation
- Gardening techniques
- Construction experience
- Knife handling
- Cleanliness dedication
- Kitchen team leadership
- Food presentation passion
- Cleaning responsibilities
- Patience under pressure
- Customer service skills
- Garden machinery operation
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
Affiliations
- Crofting
- fishing
- beekeeping
- hill walking
Certification
Car driver's license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General worker
scourie contracting services
2026.04 - Current
CDP
HTC catering solutions
2020.03 - 2025.05
Chef
The Phoenix Inn
2014.02 - 2019.09
Counter assistant
Pete's fish factory
2003.06 - 2008.11
GCSEs - Mathematics
St Antony's school
GCSEs - English
St Antony's school
Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanics
St Antony's school
GCSEs - Design tech
St Antony's school
GCSEs - Science
St Antony's school
GCSEs - History
St Antony's school