Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Donna Duyvesteyn

Far North ,Moerewa

Summary

Highly skilled Chef Manager with background in running full-service kitchens, planning menus, and managing food inventory. Strengths include creating unique culinary experiences, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Known for fostering team collaboration and implementing training programs to elevate kitchen performance. In previous roles, consistently improved customer satisfaction through innovative menu development and presentation strategies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Age Care Chef Manager

Whangaroa Health Services Trust
Far North , Kaeo
08.2022 - 03.2025
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
  • Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Evaluated staff job performance, rewarded excellent work and issued disciplinary action when appropriate.

Chef Manager

Kerikeri Retirement village
Kerikeri, Far North
04.2016 - 08.2022
  • Ensured food safety by monitoring temperature control points, date marking, and rotating stock.
  • Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
  • Prepared texture and modified food products.
  • Preparation of daily meals for residents with specific dietary requirements. V,GF,VG,LACTOSE.

Education

Chef Level 1 ~ 4 - Hospitality

BOP TECH
Tauranga, NZ

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Dietary modification
  • Vendor management
  • Menu planning
  • Cost control
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Team management
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Food safety management
  • Kitchen operations
  • Event planning
  • Food safety regulations
  • Supply ordering
  • FCP - FNDC
  • BSI Audits

Affiliations

  • Cooking for my flatmates
  • Creating menus for special events
  • Reading, travel, and beach walks
  • Helping others

Accomplishments

  • Standout performance with audits

Certification

  • City and Guilds Chef Levels 1 - 4

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Age Care Chef Manager

Whangaroa Health Services Trust
08.2022 - 03.2025

Chef Manager

Kerikeri Retirement village
04.2016 - 08.2022

Chef Level 1 ~ 4 - Hospitality

BOP TECH

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