Chef

Personal Profile

Summary of Qualifications

Experience

TIM BARMETTLER

*** **** ** ****, *******, Ontario (CA) M5V 1P2 C: (+1)416-***-**** *************@*****.*** A hardworking, pro-active chef with over 10 years of work experience, an upbeat and positive attitude, who is passionate about food, presentation, and quality. Possessing excellent organisational skills, highly efficient and methodical with an exceptional eye for detail.

Highly skilled in all aspects of cooking: Hors D'Oeuvres, Meats, Sauces, Baking/Pastry, etc

Extremely creative, with a well-tuned palette and fine dining background, yet appreciates home-style cooking

Studied professional with a varied cuisine repertoire and an understanding of how to adapt foods to tastes, diets, cultures, etc.

Fully knowledgeable and certified in the safe handling of food and keeping food areas sanitized

Maintains a high level of customer service, whether working in a household or for a company (high production capability)

Experienced in inventory management and portion / cost control Focused & disciplined with comfortability of working independently or in groups of cooks and chefs

Particularly organised with impeccable presentation and a highly professional yet friendly attitude

Private Chef Oct 2011 to Apr 2015

Julie & Gary Stern Toronto, (CA)

Prepared weekly menus

Shopped for, and prepared meals for the family in accordance to tastes and dietary needs of individual members

Planned, cooked, and served meals for dinner parties and private functions held in the home (up to 70 people)

Delegated wait / kitchen staff for parties and functions Head Chef Dec 2007 to Sep 2011

Gourmet Galaxy Catering Toronto, (CA)

Headed entire activities associated with foodservice for this "boutique" type catering company

Catered multitude of formal affairs for up to 200 people Interacted with owner to plan menus, inventory and costing Ensured customer satisfaction by offering services beyond expectations and pricing structure

Chef Jun 2006 to Oct 2007

Schweizerhaus Hotel Engelberg, (CH)

Stationed in each department of the kitchen (Garde Manger to Dessert to Main Course) as member of multi-culinary brigade

Acquired Swiss-style efficiency and dedication to utmost quality of work in challenging yet stimulating work environment

Learned a range of different European recipes and food styles including Swiss, French, and Italian cuisine

Education

References

Additional Skills & Information

Diploma, Culinary Management 2006

George Brown Culinary School Toronto, (CA)

Julie Stern

(Private Chef Client)

(+1)647-***-****

*****@*************.**

Andrew Cohen

Owner, Gourmet Galaxy Catering

(+1)416-***-****

***********@******.***

Language Proficiency: English (Native), Swiss-German (Bilingual), German

(Intermediate)

Dual Citizenship: Canadian, Swiss (EEA)

Drivers Licence: (B) (if required)

IT / Computer Literacy: WIN/MAC OS, MS Office incl. Word, Excel, PPT, Access

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