Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relatedactivities
References
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Timeline
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Patrick Turcot

Gatineau,Canada

Summary

Love the food industry!

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

The Shaw Centre - Aramark S&E Canada
01.2017 - Current

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
01.2012 - 01.2017

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
01.2010 - 01.2012

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
01.2006 - 01.2010

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
01.2003 - 01.2006

Executive Sous-Chef

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
01.1999 - 01.2003

Junior Sous-Chef

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
01.1994 - 01.1998

Instructor

Limoilou College

Instructor

Limoilou College
09.2001 - 12.2002

Sous-Chef

Radisson Gouverneur Hotel
08.1994 - 10.1994

First Cook

The Fairmont Le Château Lake Louise

First Cook

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
06.1991 - 08.1994

First Cook

Stoneham ski hill
- 01.1993

First Cook

Château Champlain
06.1990 - 06.1991

Apprentice

Ritz Carlton
11.1989 - 06.1990

Education

Practicum (1200 hours) -

Culinary Institute of America Pro Chef Level II -

Hyde Park, New York
08.2023

College diploma in social studies -

05.1991

Professional Diploma in Pastry -

12.1990

Professional Diploma in International Cooking -

06.1990

College diploma in social sciences (DEC) -

05.1988

High School Diploma (DES) -

06.1986

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Class Instruction
  • Understanding of learning styles

Relatedactivities

  • ACE - Aramark Culinary Excellence Winner Gold medal - Sports and Entertainment
  • Member of CF Canada Chef association. Chapter of Ottawa. Since 2018
  • Board Member of Algonquin College. Since 2018
  • Support culinary program at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa. Since 2018
  • President (Table Agro-Touristique) from 2014 and ongoing. Promote regional produce within Charlevoix and responsible of regroupment of 34 members.
  • Planning of the Gala des Grands Chefs at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu (2012 to 2017)
  • Planning of the opening of a new Ballroom at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess with retherm kitchen. Opening in 2012
  • Involved in many mornings TV show on FOX and CBS
  • Planned and coordinated the Phoenix open. The biggest golf tournament in north America 2010-2011
  • Plan and coordinate the biggest Kosher event, 1200 peoples for 3 days with strict kosher transformation. October 30th/2010
  • Planning of Christmas in November event at The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, which involved 2000 to 2200 people over 14 days.
  • Member of “ La Chaine Des Rôtisseurs” association. Since 2005.
  • Member of culinary team Alberta (October 2005)
  • Had the honor of serving her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II during her visit in Edmonton (May 2005)
  • Culinary sessions with Metro Community College continuing education (5 class per session) 2003-2006
  • Participation in the French Cuisine Festival at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto (March 2002) and Plaza in New-York (October 2002) with Jean Soulard
  • 2 Weeks teachingr Executive chef diploma in culinary high school in Quebec (January `98,`99 , 2000 )
  • Classroom sessions for the kitchen employees and wait staff for the Fairmont Manoir Richelieu (New property in 1998) From September to December 1998 (Grand opening in 1999)
  • Participation in many French and International festivals at the Champlain Restaurant (Fairmont Chateau Frontenac)
  • Participation In gastronomic banquet for the Gérald Delage Foundation (1000 pers. to the International Congress Center of Montreal March `90)
  • Bronze medal In Montreal culinary show (November `90)
  • Received ` Albert Desjardins Scholarship ` for Student of the Year (September `90)
  • Silver medal In Quebec Culinary Show (May `90)

References

References can be supplied upon request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Hockey
  • Music

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Chef

The Shaw Centre - Aramark S&E Canada
01.2017 - Current

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
01.2012 - 01.2017

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
01.2010 - 01.2012

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
01.2006 - 01.2010

Executive Chef

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
01.2003 - 01.2006

Instructor

Limoilou College
09.2001 - 12.2002

Executive Sous-Chef

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
01.1999 - 01.2003

Sous-Chef

Radisson Gouverneur Hotel
08.1994 - 10.1994

Junior Sous-Chef

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
01.1994 - 01.1998

First Cook

The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
06.1991 - 08.1994

First Cook

Château Champlain
06.1990 - 06.1991

Apprentice

Ritz Carlton
11.1989 - 06.1990

Instructor

Limoilou College

First Cook

The Fairmont Le Château Lake Louise

First Cook

Stoneham ski hill
- 01.1993

Practicum (1200 hours) -

Culinary Institute of America Pro Chef Level II -

College diploma in social studies -

Professional Diploma in Pastry -

Professional Diploma in International Cooking -

College diploma in social sciences (DEC) -

High School Diploma (DES) -

Patrick Turcot