World Finals: Participants

Australia Kennedy, Paul - Melbourne, Australia

Degrees/diplomas attained
1982 – 1986 : Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland
City and Guilds Certificate – Pastry/Bakery 

Further training :
July ’86 Pastry/Confectionery Course, Bakels, London
August ’94 College of Tafe – Chocolate & Pralines
June ’05 College of Tafe – Chocolate showpieces
October ’06 Cocoa Barry, Paris School – Chocolate Showpieces 
October ’06 Lenotre, Paris – Confectionery 


Professional experience

1982 – 1986 Superquinn, Ireland – Bakery/Pastry Apprentice
1986 – 1991 Superquinn, Ireland – Baker/Pastry Chef
1991 – 1993 Cairns International Hotel – Head Baker
1993 – 1996 Cairns International Hotel – Senior Chef De Partie
1996 – 2004 Cairns International Hotel – Executive Pastry Chef
2004 – 2005 Mirvac International Hotel – Executive Pastry Chef
2005 – Present Savour Chocolate & Pattisserie School in Melbourne – Teacher

Awards and competitions
1985 : All Ireland Apprentice Award – Finalist
1986 : Bakels Southern Ireland Apprentice Champion
1993 : Salon Culinaire Townsville – 2 Silver Medals
1994 : Salon Culinaire Cairns – 1 Gold & 1 Silver Medal