Norman John Price

* ****** *****

Caedrow Rd

Merthyr Tydfil

accinu@r.postjobfree.com

016**-******

075********

I am an experienced Head /Executive chef. I am a hands on chef who has

Excellent management and leadership qualities. I have a sound background In

costing menus, stock control and an excellent understanding of all aspects of

kitchen duties. I have worked with staff to lead and develop their skills while

Overseeing and managing the running of the catering operations I have

created an extensive portfolio of bespoke wedding menus and am comfortable

dealing with customers face to face . I understand the importance of the

welfare and safety of colleagues and food so always keep my certificates up to

date

Employment and Experience

Blue Arrow 2000-Present

Relief Head Chef

Working in a variety of positions around South Wales ranging from fine dining

to works canteen. Leading and developing staff and managing all aspects of

kitchen operations. My position has taken me in to catering operations within

the NHS many nursing, homes schools and institutions’ of all kinds, specialising

in Health and Dietary needs. I have a flexible and adaptable approach to

changing environments with a friendly and approachable attitude and

demeanour with an indepth knowledge of heath and safety and food and stock

managment

Ushers Brewery Trowbridge

Executive Head Chef 1997-2000

Responsible for 267 houses . Staff recruitment and training, menu design and

development . Liaising with suppliers the food profitability of the company

Nicholston House Hotel

Head Chef 1994 -1997

Responsible for the complete catering operation weddings a’ la Carte

restaurant etc. .

Jobs from 1994-1975.

Own business to pub restaurants in West Wales

Executive Chef Virrani Inns

Food and Beverage Manager Queens Moat Houses

Public House manager Whitbread Wales

House and Training Manager Anchor Hotels

Trainee Manager Plough Hotel Oxfordshire

Education and Training

Bedwellty Grammar School-Passing 9 ‘O’ Levels

Cardiff College of Food Technology:-City&Guilds7061-2 707*-*-***-*** HCIMA

Health and Food Safety level Nutrition and Dietary level 2

Hobbies and Interests

I am a member of Dowlaise RFC and do all I can to support the junior sides. I

am also Vice Chairman of Beaufort Male Choir again helping to promote music

amongst the youth children in the locality. I am also interested in local politics

and very active in community projects supporting the less fortunate in the

community

I have a full UK valid driving Licence and my own car

References

Steve Bick Alison Morris

Blue Arrow Manager

Duke St. Arosfa day Centre

Cardiff Cambden Rd.

CF1 10AS tel.029******** Brecon tel 018********

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