Matthew Carnell

My name is Matthew Carnell. I am 22 years old. I have been a qualified chef for one year and before 3 years as a trainee chef. I spent 3 years at Mercers Restaurant in Melbourne Australia when I trained under Stephen Mercer a classically European trained chef. While Studying I also entered in numerous competitions including.

Bocuse D’or Australian team – Third Place
Nestle Golden Chefs Hat National Competition – Second Place
Nestle Golden Chefs Hat Victorian State Team – Winner
Thierry Marx Career Development Award 2009 – Winner
Sofitel Academy Parmalat Competition – Third Place
Fonterra Australia Culinary Challenge 2008 – Bronze
2010 - Gold
The Age top 100 persons of 2010- Number 73

After Finishing my Apprenticeship I worked with Scott Pickett At the Point Restaurant. Then In The Lane Café Running the Kitchen Part time.
I have recently finished a 3-month Stage in Paris working with Thierry Marx for the second time. First time was in 2009. I am still living in Paris to help better my French.

I am looking for a Job In America to help better my cooking techniques and for a new challenge .