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Kerry MacDonald

Charlottetown,PE

Summary

Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Internet Installer Tecniciaian

Central Satellite / Xplore
11.2019 - 07.2023
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Installed and serviced all platforms of Xplore internet including LTE 4G, 5G, fibre optics, HTJ satellite and HV2 satellite. experience in terminating coax, cat5, cat6, fibre.
  • Worked heights with fall gear, pole work
  • Valid drivers license
  • Experience in training staff

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Standard Aero
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Disassembly of aircraft turbine engines such as Pratt & Whitney PT6and PW100 engines with safety and organization as a main priority.
  • Strictly follow standardized manuals, procedured and policies
  • practiced proper handling and storage of all components, tools and chemicals
  • followed procedures for documentation, computer skills and photography of receiving engine and discrepancies

Chef

Fairholm Propreties
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.

Chef

Smittys Family Restaurant
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Cooking and preparing food for a fast paced restaurant as per menu
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.

Owner/Operator

The Maple Grille
04.2004 - 10.2014
  • Managed day-to-day restaurant operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Menu design
  • Food cost analysis
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Staff scheduling, management and training
  • Food control including proper storage, handing, preparation, inventory and ordering from distributors and local
  • accounting duties


Chef

Whisperwood Villa
04.2001 - 03.2005
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Education

Aircraft Turbine Tecnician -

Holland College
Summerside, PE
05.2019

Culinary Institute of Canada -

Holland College
Charlottetown, PE
05.1997

Skills

  • Customer and co-worker communication skills
  • Experience with internet installing tec
  • Work with heights, ladder, rooftopetc
  • Familiar with tools involved with internet installation of multiple platforms
  • strong work ethic
  • opened and closed work orders , scheduling, GPS

Timeline

Internet Installer Tecniciaian

Central Satellite / Xplore
11.2019 - 07.2023

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Standard Aero
03.2019 - 09.2019

Chef

Fairholm Propreties
05.2016 - 09.2018

Chef

Smittys Family Restaurant
10.2015 - 05.2016

Owner/Operator

The Maple Grille
04.2004 - 10.2014

Chef

Whisperwood Villa
04.2001 - 03.2005

Aircraft Turbine Tecnician -

Holland College

Culinary Institute of Canada -

Holland College

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