RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS
• NVQ Catering and Hospitality level 3
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Award
• Numeracy and Literacy Level 2
• First Aid Trained
• Production supervisors course
• IOSH
• Team motivator and mentor, proficient in managing career development of 20 staff
• Experience in the setting up of contracts for stock supply, equipment and staff
• The Implementation of COSHH and HACCAP within the workplace including continuous training and development
• Excellent customer relations including dealing effectively with complaints and queries
• Proactive decision maker with a methodical approach
• Proficient in IT skills
• Works well under pressure and can multi task to reach deadlines
CAREER HISTORY
HM Forces, Royal Logistics Corps 1997 – Present
Logistics Manager
Responsible for the day to day running of a multinational dual contract facility within the military including building infrastructure, equipment care and supply, Procurement and management of £275,000 Stock, Account holding and auditing, Promoting and advertising
Managing both military and commercial staff including roster writing, Appraisals and reports, mentoring and feedback, welfare and further career and personal development
Working alongside and assisting in the training/continuous training of all Health and Safety within the work place including presentations, Fire safety, COSHH, Manual handling, First aid
Organising various team building/bonding events for all personnel to build confidence and team camaraderie
Catering Manager
Established the set up of a Catering Facility for 500+ personnel whilst on operational tour of duty, including assisting in the employment and the subsequent training of staff. Using improvised equipment and limited re-supplies. Forged new contracts with distribution specialists thus creating an excellent field kitchen facility under challenging conditions and environment
Revised a new 4 week menu cycle for the catering department, Re-sourcing new commodity prices and re-inventing individual dishes thus gaining an average of 5% increase of profit margin without compromising quality
Set in place new methods of ways to collate and record consumer feedback and customer satisfaction
Forward thinking chef both with bulk catering and fine dining experience
Experience of working with different cultures internationally
Security Plus Ltd
Vault Custodian
• Responsible for the collection, storage, and distribution of Cash and Valuables within a national company
• Managing the setting up of contracts and risk assessments for the customer
• Managing fleet of 30+ vehicles and drivers including organizing their daily duties, welfare and safety
ACHIEVEMENTS
Managing numerous high profile catering functions/events for high profile personalities including HM Queen Elizabeth II and various parliamentary members, Managing a team of 15 staff in all areas resulting in being commended by senior officers
Organised and competed in a charity Catterick Garrison cricket match for the “help for heroes” fund. Arranging catering facilities and local sponsors to promote the event which in turn raised over £1000.00
QUALIFICATIONS
SIA CVIT License 2013
1,2,3 star St John’s first aid award 2000
Military Proficiency Course 2000
Full Cat C license held 2000
EDUCATION
8 x GCSE including Math’s, English and Science 1996
