Ryan Murphy
Barnstaple ,North Devon
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Minimise risk and maximise safety of personnel and equipment. Maintaining values and standards within the UK armed forces leading to the maintenance of the operational capability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Royal Navy
HM Forces
Plymouth , Devon
10.2018 - Current
- As a Leading hand onboard a type 23 ship, I was in charge of the catering account, making sure food was ordered on time and brought on charge on the account. Maintaining ships operational capability throughout operations in the middle east.
- Watch leader in the kitchen on ship and at at Royal Marines units.
- As Fire fighting support party, I was the IC of a firefighting team, on standby for any flood emergencies or fire incidents, in conjunction as a Level 3 first aider.
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
- 3 Weeks spent working on RFA Lymes Bay in, preparation for the evacuation of uk and workers, and evacuation of refugees in Gaza.
- Currently working in Norway, 5 months deployed delivering winter warfare training, far north in the arctic circle.
Royal marines corporal
HM Forces
Taunton, Somerset
10.2016 - 10.2018
- As a Royal Marine I have worked in all arduous conditions, completing 5 operational tours. Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.
- Offered mentoring and support to junior officers to develop leadership skills, knowledge and advanced technical abilities
- Led personnel in high-pressure environments for enhanced operational readiness.
- Improved team morale by fostering a supportive environment.
- Motivated individuals and groups to achieve positive results against set goals.
- Built confidence of players by offering individual praise and recognising progress and achievements.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured a clean working environment.
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
Royal marines
HM forces
Taunton, Somerset
10.2003 - 10.2016
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Conducted many operational tours, and exercises within this time frame. Soldiering and progressing to a logistical role, as a chef within 40 CDO.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English
Queen Elizabteh High School
Manchester08.2002
Skills
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Rapport building
- Team building
- Commitment to excellence
- Health and safety awareness
- Risk Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient and focused
- Eye for accuracy
- Initiative taking
- Safety consciousness
- Quality assurance checks
Certification
C + E full licence
ADR course currently booked for April 2026
Re-settlement booking for Slinger course also possible
Unit Environmental health duties
Naval coaching course workshop
Leading rates Leadership course
Advanced level Diversity and Inclusion training
Trim (trauma risk management) trained
Level 3 food safety trained
Level 3 business and administration
Level 3 first aid
Fire fighter team ic, support party, 23 frigate
Level 2 professional cookery
NVQ level 2 public services
Timeline
Royal Navy
HM Forces
10.2018 - Current
Royal marines corporal
HM Forces
10.2016 - 10.2018
Royal marines
HM forces
10.2003 - 10.2016
GCSEs - Maths, English
Queen Elizabteh High School