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Custom
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Richard Docherty

Richard Docherty

Motherwell,North Lanarkshire

Summary

Experienced and passionate chef with over 8 years of cooking experience. I strive to learn new ways of cooking and love trying new cultures/cuisines. I am experienced in cooking in restaurants, private kitchens and events. I am knowledgeable in many cooking techniques and styles, for example dessert/pastry techniques. If requested I am able to provide a portfolio of work/dishes and techniques I have done.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Team Leader/ Chef

Toby Carvery, Mitchell's & Butlers
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
12.2022 - Current

Chef De Partie

Cut Bothwell LTD
Bothwell
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Handled food with sanitation and safety in mind
  • Brought forth creativity and innovative food ideas
  • Safely stored food items, and kept inventories
  • Aimed to keep food waste to a minimum by using proper food storage and recycling techniques.

Chef

Compass @COP26
Glasgow
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Worked to accommodate patrons with personal dietary preferences and restrictions
  • Cooked, prepared and served meals to Royalty, Celebrities and Political figures
  • Maintained a high standard of professional behaviour.

Team Leader/Chef

Mitchell's and Butlers @Toby Carvery
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organised kitchen environment
  • Helped to increase customer return rates by providing excellent customer service at all times
  • Handled food with cleanliness and care
  • Prepared food carefully in response to customer requests or allergies.

Education

SVQ Professional Cookery -

New College
Motherwell, Lanarkshire
08.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

  • Organised
  • Good time management
  • Resilience
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Ability to Learn Quickly

Custom

Cycling. Playing roleplaying games such as Magic the Gathering, DnD and Warhammer. Music I enjoy is Synth, electric and rock.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Leader/ Chef

Toby Carvery, Mitchell's & Butlers
12.2022 - Current

Chef

Compass @COP26
10.2021 - 11.2021

Chef De Partie

Cut Bothwell LTD
07.2021 - 12.2022

Team Leader/Chef

Mitchell's and Butlers @Toby Carvery
08.2018 - 10.2021

SVQ Professional Cookery -

New College
08.2017 - 05.2021
Richard Docherty