1. 50 Ullswater Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K2H 5H6
613-302-5728
dan_carkner@hotmail.com
Mission Hill Family Estate, West Kelowna
Dan Carkner
Aspirations Perfecting technique through diversity of experience
Objective To contribute to the success of a cutting edge business through leadership,
management, and technical skill
Strengths and
Attributes
Professional mind set
Compassionate
Efficient, tactful communicator
Sound moral judgment
Passionate work ethic
Attentive to intricate detail
Education Culinary Arts Diploma – April 2011 Graduate
Culinary Institute of Canada at Holland College Charlottetown, PE
Sommelier Certification Diploma – August 2013 Graduate
Algonquin College Ottawa, ON

2. Professional
experience
Station Chef (acting), Saucier, Entremetier
September 2014 – Present House of Commons of Canada Ottawa, ON
• Prepared all hot foods to the standards of highest level, haute cuisine
• Produced top level food for the Prime Minister, Speaker of the House,
and foreign dignitaries
• Provided leadership during fine dining lunch and dinner service for the
210 seat Parliamentary Restaurant
• Participated in recipe development using modern equipment and
techniques
• Coached kitchen members in safe use of equipment, safe food handling,
and cleanliness/ sanitation of kitchen environment
• Prepared vegetables, starches, soups, stocks, sauces; and butchered,
fileted, and portioned meats and fish using safe food handling
procedures
Sous Chef
October 2011 – August 2014 Petit Bill's Bistro Ottawa, ON
• Upheld costs and standards in the Chef's absence
• Developed seasonal menus, plating design and daily specials
• Trained new staff and maintained accountability
• Worked with suppliers to provide the best quality ingredients while
supporting local producers
• Performed daily duties such as bread making; vegetable, protein, and
starch preparation; baking/desserts; and butchery
Culinary Internship - Garde Manger
May – October, 2010 Le Caveau Restaurant Wolfville, NS
• Produced appetizers and desserts during lunch and dinner service
• Executed large scale service for weddings of up to 150 guests
• Seized every opportunity to prep menu items during lulls in service
• Prepared all necessary mise en place and menu items for all stations
• Assisted with charcuterie and smoked item production
• Ensured quality and profitability were upheld at all times
First Cook, Catering & Private Function Kitchen
May – August 2009 Mission Hill Family Estate West Kelowna, BC
• Executed Chef’s table events & private dinners
• Assisted with private cooking classes
• Organized execution of Marquis functions for 200 guests
• Prepared mise-en-place for all events

3. Interests and
Activities
Professional
Certifications
Free-ride mountain biking, big-mountain skiing, acoustic guitar, culinary
exploration
Red Seal Certificate (Ontario Certificate of Qualification), Safe Food
Handling, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System(WHIMIS)
References Excellent references available upon request