Experience

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  Alpha Flight Services

  • Chef

    • 1998 - 2013

    Directly in charge of overall preparation for the hot kitchen for all airlinesApart from preparing meals at scheduled times, also responsible for overseeing all the work done by kitchen staff and ensuring that they carry out their duties to the fullest of their abilities.Cooking well balanced, tasty, nutritious meals with special dietary or cultural needs if applicable. Responsible for food stock control, ordering high quality vegetables and meatWriting professional reports and giving feedback to senior managers

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  AFPA Hotel School

  • Martinique

  • Jury Member Chef Exams

    • Nov 1994 - Mar 1996
    • Martinique

    Member of panel - correcting exam papers for potential chef graduates

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  Auverge de la Montagne

  • Martinique

  • Head Chef

    • Oct 1994 - Jun 1995
    • Martinique

    Developing and motivating the kitchen team to maintain standards and indicate continuous improvementResponsible for operational management of the kitchenPreparing food for both public visitors and private event guests i.e. weddings etc. Introducing & developing new dishes & measuring consistency and performance. Constantly evaluating meals and food products to ensure that the highest quality standards are maintained.Meal preparation and menu planning. Accountable for my team and ensuring the kitchen is maintained and cleaned to the highest level.Writing professional reports and giving feedback to senior managersDemonstrating cooking techniques and the correct use of equipment to staffInvolved in the recruitment of all kitchen and catering staffEnsuring foodstuff, waste and uncooked products are properly disposed Ensuring all administrative processes are followed and recorded as required

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  Hilton Worldwide

  • Aruba

  • Sous Chef

    • Sep 1993 - Oct 1994
    • Aruba

    Supporting the Head Chef for five internal restaurants specific to Chef Garde Manger

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  Servair

  • Martinique

  • 1st Class Chef

    • Apr 1993 - Aug 1993
    • Martinique

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  Food Ecetera Offshore Caterers

  • Trinidad and Tobago

  • Executive Chef

    • Jan 1980 - Apr 1993
    • Trinidad and Tobago

    Managing all offshore kitchen operations including accommodation/housekeeping for offshore platforms. Managing a team of 12 chefs and housekeepers.