Resume / CV
Steven T. Ferneding
www.chefstevenferneding.com
American
chefstevenferneding@hotmail.com
Bahamas
Cell: +1 (503) 888-2011
Skype: +1 971 238-0755
Single
Fluent in English
No Tattoos
Non Smoker
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a chef position aboard a luxury yacht that is a private or charter vessel. I would enjoy the opportunity to demonstrate the skills I have acquired while completing The Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Program, working in 5 star restaurants and aboard other luxury yachts.
EDUCATION:
Maritime Professional Training, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. March and June 2009
Western Culinary Institute, Portland, OR, Graduation in October 2008
* Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Diploma
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Graduated 2007
* Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in International Business and Communication
MARITIME QUALIFICATIONS:
Tender Operator RHIB course Date of Completion June 16th, 2009
STCW’ 95 Date of Completion March 6, 2009
PREVIOUS MARITIME EXPERIENCE:
November 2010 – July 2010 M/Y Winning Drive 130’ Chef
*Cruised in USVI, BVIs, Bahamas
* Prepared 5 course meals for Owners and guests
* 10 Guest and 6 crew
August 2009 – November M/Y Strait Jacket 110’ Day worker
*Assisted captain with maintenance projects
*Prepared yacht for Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
March - August 2009 M/Y Seas the Moment 70' Chef
*Prepared meals for special diets based on guest request
*Provisioned for charters with 8 guest and 3 crew
* Gained international provisioning skills
*Assisted Stewardess and Captain with all maintenance projects
* Skippered 35' tender
*Crewed 2,500 mile crossing
September 2008- March 2009 M/Y Strait Jacket 110' Chef
* Designed menus
* Provisioned for all meals
* Prepared and cooked all meals for guest and crew
* Decreased monthly food budget by 75%
* Created gourmet healthy meals
* Held position of First mate, steward, and assisted captain in maintenance projects
* In charge of safety equipment maintenance
* In charge of general maintenance/cleaning of yacht
December 8th – December 15th 2008 M/Y Cachee 124’ Freelance Chef
* Designed menus
* Provisioned for all meals
* Prepared and cooked all meals for guest and crew
* Restocked new galley with all new equipment, food and spices
* Assisted on deck with cleaning duties
December 2006- May 2007 S/F A Hooker 38’ ~ S/F Anticipation 38’ ~ S/Y Sea Breeze 40’ (Charter Dreams) First mate
* Assisted captain in navigational and safety duties
* General maintenance of vessel
* Maintenance and compliance of safety equipment.
* Line handling while maneuvering on and off docks.
* In charge of briefing the guests with emergency procedures. i.e: Man overboard, Fire, abandon ship procedures, etc.
* Educated clients on local wildlife, food, and culture
HOBBIES AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES:
Fishing, snorkeling, sailing, traveling, climbing, surfing, reading, writing, hiking, and photography
