Mark Kasowski
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Proactive Personal Chef and Catering Specialist with extensive experience in creating healthy, fresh menus using locally sourced ingredients. Skilled in preparing meals for diverse events, maintaining high kitchen standards, and training staff. Bringing culinary expertise, strong kitchen organization, and a commitment to food safety and quality.
Worked 7 years in Europe. 6 years in Switzerland, 1 year in Germany 1991 - 1996. Worked as Sous Chef and Chef de Partie refining culinary skills.
Worked at following golf courses:
Golden West Golf Course, Windermere Golf and Country Club, Edmonton Golf and Country Club, Petroleum Golf and Country Club
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef and Catering
Self Employed Services
01.2016 - Current
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
- Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
- Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
- Cleaned meal preparation areas and washed hands frequently to promote hygienic and sanitary practices.
Head Cook
QB Justices & COA Law Courts Building
04.2005 - 04.2016
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.
Head Cook Trainer
Work Skills
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Chef De Partie
Edmonton Golf & Country Club
02.2001 - 04.2005
- Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Education
Associate of Arts - Journeyman Cook Certificaton
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB04-1989
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Client Relationship Building
- Sauce making
- Culinary expertise
- Cooking techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Chef and Catering
Self Employed Services
01.2016 - Current
Head Cook
QB Justices & COA Law Courts Building
04.2005 - 04.2016
Head Cook Trainer
Work Skills
01.2004 - 01.2004
Chef De Partie
Edmonton Golf & Country Club
02.2001 - 04.2005
Associate of Arts - Journeyman Cook Certificaton
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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