Bruce MacDonald-Kerr
Lismore,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and positive chef with over 30+ years culinary experience. Specializing in seafood with a vast knowledge in minimizing waste and maximizing profit. Expertise in fine dining as well as efficiency in high-volume, fast paced operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Sherwood Hotel
Lismore , NSW
12.2022 - Current
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock and replenishing supplies as needed.
Chef De Partie
Self Employed
Maclean, NSW
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began.
- Created cost estimates for new menu items by taking into account ingredient prices and labour costs.
Chef De Partie
On The Inlet Seafood Restaurant
Port Douglas, QLD
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
Chef De Partie
Nautilus Restaurant
Port Douglas , QLD
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- Created cost estimates for new menu items by taking into account ingredient prices and labour costs.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock and replenishing supplies as needed.
Education
Iona College
Brisbane, QLDWoodlawn College
Lismore, NSWSkills
- Kitchen Organization
- Food presentation
- Knife Skills
- Menu development
- Staff supervision
- Menu costing
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Sherwood Hotel
12.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Self Employed
12.2019 - 09.2022
Chef De Partie
On The Inlet Seafood Restaurant
04.2016 - 10.2019
Chef De Partie
Nautilus Restaurant
03.2012 - 11.2014
Iona College
Woodlawn College
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