1. Martin Peter Aldred
11 John Shepley Street, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 2RQ
Tel: 0161 368 1128. Mob; 07808120905
Primary Email Martinaldred66@hotmmail.co.uk
Secondary Email: martinaldred41@talktalk.net
Key Skills
• Highly organised, creative and experienced problem solver
• Adept to any role within the industry and excellent delegator of tasks
• Delivers excellent training/mentoring and staff development achieving their potential
• Professional manner, positive attitude and strong leader
• Eager to learn and develop career and fantastic interpersonal skills
• H.N.D. Hotel Catering and Institutional Management
• City & Guilds NVQ D32 Workplace Assessors Award
Work Experience
Dine Contract Catering.
Previously. (Bourough Care April - 2014
Bamford Close Care Home)
First Floor, The centre,
Birchwood park, Warrington,
Cheshire WA3 6YN
Kitchen Manager
. Ensure provision off food for all Residents
. Staff Rotas
. Order all stock
. Take weekly Stock
. Produce weekly financial reports & email to head office
. Liaise with Area manager
I have recently been awarded 5* by the local Environmental Health Officer for food safety & Hygiene
Bourough Care May 2013 – April 2014
(Bamford Close care Home)
31 Adswood Lane West
Cale Green, Stockport.
SK3 8HT
Head Cook
. Order All Stock
. Cook 3 Meals A day
. Menu Planning
. Enforce a strict cleaning regime
. Keep to a very limited spend per head
. Control all waste
2. The Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport 2012 – 2013
Pastry Chef
Apollo Hotel, Birmingham 2009 - 2011
Catering Manager / Designated Premises Supervisor
• Produced Rota’s for all departments
• Ensured all functions are set up and delivered in a timely and efficient manner and to the
customers’ satisfaction
• Dealt with customer queries, complaints and any other issues
• Overlooked finances, budgeting and cashing up etc.
• Responsible for the daily running; maintenance, housekeeping etc.
• Stock control of beverage and consumables
• Covered staff needs in all departments including reception, kitchen and conference bookings
The Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport 2007 - 2009
Pastry Chef
• Produced and decorated all desserts for the restaurant, sweet trolley and functions
• Stock control for ingredients and the planning of quantities
• Desserts are made up of many elements making time management and planning an essential
skill
• Offered live in accommodation
The Lowes Arms, Denton 2006 - 2007
Deputy Manager
• Designed and produce themed menus for many occasions including Burns Night, St Patrick’s
Day and St George’s Day.
• Controlled banking, wages and produce Rota’s
• Staff management and duties delegation
• Customer service
• Daily running of a busy pub serving food and beverages
• Cellar management
The Alma Lodge Hotel, Stockport 2005 - 2006
Pastry Chef
British School of Motoring 2003 -2005
Driving Instructor
Best Western Hotel Smokies Park, Oldham 2001 - 2003
Duty Manager
• Managed the hotels daily business
• Organized and hands on running of functions e.g. weddings
• Managed the night club facility including security details
Best Western Westley Hotel, Birmingham 1998 - 2001
Senior Assistant Manager
3. Education & Qualifications
Nottingham Trent University Jun 1995
H.N.D. Hotel Catering and Institutional Management
BTEC National Diploma in Hotel Catering & Industrial Operations.
BTA Centre, Birmingham
City & Guilds NVQ D32 Workplace Assessors Award
City & Guilds 120 & 121 (Bakery).
First Aid Level 2 qualified (current)
Other qualifications gained
RIPHH Certificate & RSH Certificate Food Safety.
National Licensees Certificate & Personal Alcohol License.
Scottish Courage Cellar Management Certificate
Interests & Hobbies
Spending quality time with friend and family and I enjoy meeting new people.
Playing snooker, darts & pool
Keep fit by swimming, walking & motorcycling (I am a member of my local motorcycle club)
Cake decorating
References are available on request