Kevin Van Buskirk
Edmonton AB T5S 2C3
Qualifications:
Hands-on creative chef with 20 years of food service
Experience
Menu planning and cooking skills in International,
Fine Dining, West Coast, Breakfast, Buffet and
Banquets
Efficient planning and hosting of special events and
Promotions
Efficiently monitoring food and labour costs
Established customer service skills and professional
Attitude
Skills and Abilities:
Planned, organised, and directed food preparation for
Special events
Planned menus, food portion requirements, food and
Labour costs
Managed and monitored inventory supplies
Hired and trained staff on procedures, policies, and safe practices
Food handling and safe workplace practices
Efficiently and courteously handled customer inquiries,
Requests and complaints
Prepared labour and accident reports
Maintained a clean, organized, efficient, and safe
Workplace environment
Employment History:
General Labour/Maintenance 2017-Present
Café Celeste Bistro
Sherwood Park, AB
General Labour
Premier Property Services 2018
Edmonton, AB.
General Labour
TIPS Staffing Personnel 2017-2018
Edmonton, AB
Snow Valley Ski Club 2016-2017
Edmonton, AB
Owner/Operator
Ghost Pine Diner 2013-2016
Pine Lake, AB
Route Delivery and Restock
Canada Bread 2012-2013
Edmonton, AB
Lawn Care Technician
Canada Yard Pro 2010-2012
Edmonton, AB
First Cook
Canada North & D J Catering 2010
Edmonton, AB
Rig Cook/First Cook
P T I Catering Services 2009-2010
Edmonton, AB
Rig Cook/First Cook
Peak Energy Services 2010
Edmonton, AB
Rig Cook
Western Camp Services 2009-2010
Edmonton, AB
First Cook
Fortier & Associates 2009
Edmonton, AB
Chef
Sorrentino’s Group 2007-2009
Edmonton, AB
Line Cook
Fusion Café 2002-2007
Red Deer, AB
Sam’s Café/Café Tiffany’s 2000-2002
Red Deer, AB
Chef/Owner
The Cellar Restaurant 1994-2000
Victoria, B.C.