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Scott Ridley
Chef
Kagawa
Summary
Adept Chef with a proven track record of staff coordination and workflow optimization, demonstrated across diverse environments from The Prince Of Wales to rugged New Zealand mountains. Expert in food safety, reducing waste, and enhancing team skills. Conversational skills in Japanese, excels in computer literacy, ensuring top-notch culinary experiences and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Landcare Services LTD
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked as a sole chef in Field-kitchens and unorthodox kitchens to feed groups of lumberjacks in New Zealand's mountain range.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to keep staff physically fueled and mentally uplifted after grueling shifts.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques so as to not run out of ingredients before our next time off camp.
Relief Chef
KSB Recruitment LTD
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Worked to plug gaps in short-staffed kitchens all over the UK, Germany, Spain and Denmark.
- Identify short-comings and inefficient trends so that they can be addressed accordingly
- Maintain positive relationship with clients to ensure further cooperation in future.
Head Chef
The Prince Of Wales
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary techniques and food safety procedures, helping them grow professionally within the industry.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heaton Manor
Newcastle Upon Tyne 08.1999 - 06.2004
Skills
Staff Coordination
Food safety and sanitation
Workflow Optimization
Computer literate
Documentation skills
Japanese Language
Software
Office tools
Davinci resolve
Languages
English
Native language
Japanese
Upper intermediate
B2
Certification
Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts
Timeline
Chef
Landcare Services LTD
12.2023 - 07.2024
Relief Chef
KSB Recruitment LTD
07.2020 - 03.2023
Head Chef
The Prince Of Wales
03.2016 - 06.2019
Level 4 Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts
07-2009
High School Diploma -
Heaton Manor
08.1999 - 06.2004
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