James Keeley
Cork
Summary
Competent and organised Chef de Partie with 4 years of experience. Demonstrated quick progression with a great track record and have worked ad-hoc in new and demanding environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie (Sous Reserve)
L'Escale Blanch
Tignes
2023.11 - 2024.01
- Worked with my brother in the French Alps for a couple of months as a working holiday.
- High volume restaurant with about 600-700 covers a day between lunch and dinner.
- Got to experience working in a kitchen with a new language and learned different culinary techniques and styles.
- Worked on whichever section was busiest in that moment from the hot, cold and pizza section.
Chef De Partie
Old Head Golf Link's
Cork
2023.06 - 2023.11
- Worked with a large team of chef's for an internationally renowned hotel and golf resort.
- Worked on starters as a senior in charge of the section with 3 commis chef's.
- Worked on the hot section for mains as required.
- Would cook, plate and garnish every dish on the starter section before sending to the main pass.
- Created 1-2 specials every day for the section and aided/ collaborated with making specials for the mains.
Chef De Partie
An Excellent Choice
Cork City
2022.05 - 2023.04
- Worked in Cork, Dublin, Tipperary, Kerry and Kilkenny at different public and private events.
- Worked all sections as required and assisted the chef with ordering, HACCAP and any other required duties.
- Aided in the ordering and safe transportation of high quantities of stock to different counties.
- Worked by myself on a regular basis in the Royal Yacht club in Crosshaven, Cork.
- Managed supplies and set menu's for the canteen's in Pfizer, Ringaskiddy.
Chef De Partie
Aye (ii)
Cork City
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Worked as part of a small team for a 100 seat capacity Spanish tapas bar/restaurant.
- Was given independence and freedom to execute my own presentation of menu items and coming up with new ideas for the menu/ creating specials.
- Gained a lot of insight into management, costings and optimization of kitchen procedures.
- Aided in planning set menu's for functions/ events.
Commis Chef
Thompsons'
Cork City
2021.02 - 2021.06
- Worked in the morning's by myself to set up the hot/cold sections mise en place for the day.
- Worked on the hot section during service but would work on either sections when required.
- Collaborated with the chef to make weekly and daily specials.
- Aided in training newly hired staff.
Commis Chef
Black Dog Bar
Cork City
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Promoted from a bartender to Commis Chef in a newly established Mexican restaurant.
- Prepared ingredients at a separate location every day and transported them to the kitchen.
- Learned about working in a kitchen quickly and was given responsibility's such as working by myself during service, ordering stock and training new employees.
- Worked ad-hoc in separate kitchens under the same company such as Arthur Maynes, the Bodega, De-Calf café and Rising Sons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hewitt College
Cork, Ireland. 2021-07
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Workflow Optimization
- Positive and Professional
- Garnishing and Plating
Timeline
Chef De Partie (Sous Reserve)
L'Escale Blanch
2023.11 - 2024.01
Chef De Partie
Old Head Golf Link's
2023.06 - 2023.11
Chef De Partie
An Excellent Choice
2022.05 - 2023.04
Chef De Partie
Aye (ii)
2021.08 - 2022.05
Commis Chef
Thompsons'
2021.02 - 2021.06
Commis Chef
Black Dog Bar
2020.01 - 2021.01
High School Diploma -
Hewitt College
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