Clement Quirder
Gold Coast,Australia
Summary
Experienced and reliable Chef with over 15 years in commercial kitchens, including aged care, catering, hotels, and high-volume restaurants. Strong background in nutritious meal preparation, special dietary requirements, food safety (HACCP), and team leadership. Passionate about providing high-quality meals that support the health, comfort, and wellbeing of aged care residents.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
St Vincent
05.2020 - Current
- Prepare nutritious meals for residents in line with dietary and medical requirements
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and aged care standards
- Work closely with care staff to meet individual resident needs
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment
Chef
Smart Foods
05.2020 - 09.2020
- High-volume catering production
- Food preparation, plating, and stock control
- Strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards
Commis
The Star
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in fast-paced commercial kitchen
- Maintained quality and consistency under pressure
Sous chef
Rivea
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Supervised kitchen operations and junior staff
- Assisted with menu execution and quality control
Temp Chef
I Need a Chef
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Worked across multiple venues and kitchen environments
- Quickly adapted to different menus and teams
Sous chef
Aquitaine
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Restaurant
Commis
Sheraton
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Hotel
Head chef
Latin Quarter
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Restaurant
Chef de partie
North Food & Wine
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Restaurant in Shangri La hotel
Chef
Mecca Bah
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Restaurant
Chef
Blue Sky Brewery
12.2010 - 03.2011
- Restaurant
Chef
O Bar & Grill
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Restaurant
Chef de partie
Le Café
08.2009 - 10.2009
- Restaurant
Apprentice chef
FAUCHON
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Restaurant
Apprentice chef
L’Auberge de la Truite
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Restaurant
Foreign work experience
Park Plaza
- Hotel
Apprentice chef
Crior
09.2007 - 12.2007
- Catering restaurant
Work experience trainee chef
Lenôtre
03.2007 - 04.2007
- Restaurant
Work experience trainee chef
Sofitel
09.2006 - 10.2006
- Hotel
Work experience trainee chef
Chez Françoise
01.2006 - 02.2006
- Restaurant
Education
Australian certificate III - Apply first aid
hospitality commercial cookery
01.2011
Bac Professional certificate - organisation and culinary production
hospitality school « UTEC »
01.2009
Catering course -
professionnal hospitality school « Montaleau »
01.2007
BEP professional certificate - hospitality commercial cookery
hospitality school « Montaleau »
01.2006
National Certificate of General Education -
Paul Vaillant Couturier
01.2004
Skills
- Aged Care & Residential Catering
- Special Diets (Diabetic, Low-Sodium, Texture-Modified)
- Food Safety & HACCP Compliance
- Menu Planning & Bulk Cooking
- Time Management & Organisation
- Team Leadership & Training
- Workplace Health & Safety
- Clean & Efficient Kitchen Operations
Languages
French
English
Timeline
Chef
St Vincent
05.2020 - Current
Chef
Smart Foods
05.2020 - 09.2020
Commis
The Star
05.2019 - 05.2020
Sous chef
Rivea
07.2018 - 04.2019
Temp Chef
I Need a Chef
09.2017 - 07.2018
Sous chef
Aquitaine
10.2016 - 08.2017
Commis
Sheraton
09.2015 - 08.2016
Head chef
Latin Quarter
01.2015 - 07.2015
Chef de partie
North Food & Wine
04.2013 - 10.2014
Chef
Mecca Bah
03.2011 - 03.2013
Chef
Blue Sky Brewery
12.2010 - 03.2011
Chef
O Bar & Grill
12.2009 - 06.2010
Chef de partie
Le Café
08.2009 - 10.2009
Apprentice chef
FAUCHON
09.2008 - 07.2009
Apprentice chef
L’Auberge de la Truite
01.2008 - 07.2008
Apprentice chef
Crior
09.2007 - 12.2007
Work experience trainee chef
Lenôtre
03.2007 - 04.2007
Work experience trainee chef
Sofitel
09.2006 - 10.2006
Work experience trainee chef
Chez Françoise
01.2006 - 02.2006
Bac Professional certificate - organisation and culinary production
hospitality school « UTEC »
Catering course -
professionnal hospitality school « Montaleau »
BEP professional certificate - hospitality commercial cookery
hospitality school « Montaleau »
National Certificate of General Education -
Paul Vaillant Couturier
Foreign work experience
Park Plaza
Australian certificate III - Apply first aid
hospitality commercial cookery