DARLENE BEKKERS

10476 E. MISSION LANE, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85258

Home: 480- 767-1147 Cell: 480-522-0077
dbd48e76@westpost.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
a More than 12 years experience in culinary cuisine.
a Self motivated with aesthetic awareness and an eye for detail
a Exceptional ability to plan a variety of delicious, healthy, nutritious,
meals and menu plans.
a Great understanding of all kitchen operations
a Valid food Handleras certificate
a Able to create and implement a variety of dishes through experimentation with
new trends, menu ideas, recipes and catering needs, according to clients culinar
y preferences
a Able to prioritize, take initiative and always anticipate the needs of the cli
ent
EXPERIENCE
PARKVIEW CHILDREN'S CENTER June 2006 - Dec. 2009
Burlington, Ontario, Canada

KITCHEN MANAGER
a Developed, designed and created child friendly nutritious meal plans menus and
snacks for children ages 6 months to 6 years, on a quarterly basis
a Prepared, cooked, and served all lunches according to set menu and nutritional
guidelines on a strict time schedule.
a Responsible for entire cooking operation, including planning and organizing al
l special events
a Conducted regular physical inventories of food supplies, and assess projected
needs; order all food and supplies for entire daycare center.
a Ensure that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throug
hout the kitchen areas at all times.
a Monitored and recorded all food temps, fridge, freezer and stove temps on a r
egular basis.

Rattlesnake Golf and Country Club April 2004 - June 2006

Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Line Cook/Prep cook/Banquet cook
a Served as line cook, prep cook, and banquet cook in an internationally recogni
zed golf and country club.
a Assembled food according to established guidelines, and chef instruction.
a Prepared food for grilling as well as salad and cold food preparation.
a Ensured compliance with all health regulations
a Cooked food according to club recipes.
a Performed a wide range of kitchen duties. Including, assisting
With prep work and plate presentation for banquets and special events
a Oversaw cold food production of all event orders

Overwaitee Grocery Store Sept. 2001 - June 2004

 Westbank, British Columbia, Canada
Assistant Chef
a Responsible for daily production of lunch and dinner
a Setting up and maintaining hot food case.
a Assisted with menu planning including creativity and experimentation with new
trends and menu ideas
a Ensured compliance with health dpmt.
a Maintained communication with all kitchen and department managers
a Helped with coaching and helping other staff through training and acknowledgin
g accomplishments
a Maintained a high degree of cleanliness at all stations at all times
a Assisted with customer service during peak hours
a Multi-tasked several duties as assigned and directed
a Controlled inventory on a daily basis
a Continually achieved goals on sales and profit

Education 1998 Okanagan University College Kelowna, B.C. Culinary Arts Certifica
te "
Culinary Arts Advanced curriculum for professional development providing hands o
n experience.
a The culinary arts program provided complete food services to the student and f
aculty. The students operated all aspects of the cafeteria; fine dining restaura
nt and coffee shop on campus under the direction mentorship of a qualified chef.
The culinary agenda provided extensive exposure to many well renowned chefs acr
oss the spectrum of cooking. The curriculum included sanitation and safety, fund
amental cooking principles, menu planning and design, basic stocks and sauces, s
oups, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, vegetables, potatoes and starches. Bus
iness operation and management principles were taught effectively with intermitt
ent co-op experience at some of the Okanagan's finest resorts and hotels. Progra
m agendas consisted of the following studies; the Cold Kitchen, the Hot Kitchen,
the Bakery, Fine Dining, Catering, Buffet and Banquet Style Preparation and Ser
vice.
Certificates
a Food Safety and Handling 2009
a WHMIS Training
a CPR and First Aid.
a Personal trainer Certificate