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Brandon Causey

Gypsum,CO

Summary

Talented Private Cook accomplished in wide range of cuisines. Brings advanced culinary training, impeccable references and adaptability to handle different preferences and party sizes. Flexes with schedule and menu changes to consistently wow employers and guests.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef

Four Creeks Ranch
11.2021 - Current
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, resulting in reduced food waste and increased client satisfaction.
  • Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality.
  • Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
  • Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Private Chef

Bear Ranch
07.2021 - Current
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, resulting in reduced food waste and increased client satisfaction.
  • Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality.
  • Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
  • Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Provided exceptional private catering services for special events, creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
  • Collaborated with other household staff to provide seamless services for clients, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.

Private Chef

Park Range Ranch
06.2021 - Current
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Provided meals in teams and individually.
  • Created a memorable experience for client.
  • Developed menus for small intimate groups or large gatherings.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, resulting in reduced food waste and increased client satisfaction.
  • Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality.
  • Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
  • Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Provided exceptional private catering services for special events, creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
  • Collaborated with other household staff to provide seamless services for clients, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.

Private Chef

Chef Services By Brandon
11.2005 - Current
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Sought continuous professional development through attending workshops, culinary classes, and industry events to stay current with trends and techniques.
  • Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
  • Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality.
  • Increased repeat business through consistently providing exceptional services that exceeded client expectations.
  • Conducted thorough research on nutrition trends and dietary restrictions to better cater to clients'' specific needs.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by creating customized menus tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, resulting in reduced food waste and increased client satisfaction.
  • Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Established relationships with local vendors and suppliers, ensuring access to high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Coordinated with event planners during large gatherings or parties, ensuring seamless service and guest satisfaction.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Provided exceptional private catering services for special events, creating memorable dining experiences for guests.
  • Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.

Chef De Partie; Head Baker

The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
01.2004 - 04.2006
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Sous Chef

Vail Associates
01.2000 - 05.2003
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.

Sous Chef

Eat, Inc.
06.1999 - 01.2000
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.

Pastry Chef

Breadworks
06.1999 - 09.1999
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.

Private Chef

Principal Family
10.1997 - 06.1999
  • Provided easy-to-read cooking preparation instructions for clients.
  • Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Developed innovative recipes and cooking techniques to continually exceed client expectations.
  • Shopped for ingredients.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, resulting in reduced food waste and increased client satisfaction.
  • Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality.
  • Upheld confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele while providing discrete personal chef services in various settings.
  • Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery.

Pastry Chef

Peristyle
07.1996 - 06.1999
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
  • Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
  • Provided excellent customer service through addressing inquiries on ingredients allergies or dietary restrictions while suggesting suitable alternatives.
  • Implemented efficient production techniques, reducing waste and improving overall pastry quality.
  • Created unique daily specials to drive business growth.

Catering Chef

Food Art Catered Affairs
07.1996 - 06.1999
  • Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
  • Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality catering services for various events.
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.

Chef De Tournant

Capital City Country Club
07.1995 - 07.1996
  • Enforced compliance with company policies, legal requirements and best practice standards to guarantee cleanliness, efficiency and safety of prepared dishes.
  • Arranged cooks' schedules, food orders and cleaning programs to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with sous chefs to develop seasonal menus that showcased diverse culinary techniques and flavors.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries or concerns and ensuring their dining experience exceeded expectations.

Chef Garde Manger

The Mediterranean Restaurant
07.1994 - 06.1995
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Entremetier

The Greenbriar Inn
08.1992 - 06.1995

Prepared vegetable and starch dishes to perfection and provide assistance to the banquet chef and sous chef.

Education

No Degree - Engineering

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Associate of Arts - Culinary Studies

Atlanta Institute of Art Culinary School
Atlanta, GA
08.1996

Skills

  • Originality
  • Knowledge of Cooking Equipment
  • Passion for Culinary Arts
  • Event Catering

Timeline

Private Chef

Four Creeks Ranch
11.2021 - Current

Private Chef

Bear Ranch
07.2021 - Current

Private Chef

Park Range Ranch
06.2021 - Current

Private Chef

Chef Services By Brandon
11.2005 - Current

Chef De Partie; Head Baker

The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
01.2004 - 04.2006

Sous Chef

Vail Associates
01.2000 - 05.2003

Sous Chef

Eat, Inc.
06.1999 - 01.2000

Pastry Chef

Breadworks
06.1999 - 09.1999

Private Chef

Principal Family
10.1997 - 06.1999

Pastry Chef

Peristyle
07.1996 - 06.1999

Catering Chef

Food Art Catered Affairs
07.1996 - 06.1999

Chef De Tournant

Capital City Country Club
07.1995 - 07.1996

Chef Garde Manger

The Mediterranean Restaurant
07.1994 - 06.1995

Entremetier

The Greenbriar Inn
08.1992 - 06.1995

No Degree - Engineering

University of Mississippi

Associate of Arts - Culinary Studies

Atlanta Institute of Art Culinary School
Brandon Causey