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Brandon Valdez

austin,TX

Summary

Accomplished Private Chef with a robust background in Mediterranean cuisine. Expert in special diet accommodation and certified in nutrition coaching, I excel in creating customized, healthy menus. Proven ability to meet diverse client needs through culinary expertise and effective menu planning, ensuring satisfaction and healthful eating.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Chef

Easy Eats For All
Austin, TX
02.2022 - Current
  • Specialize in Mediterranean cuisine, focusing on healthy, flavorful dishes tailored to the clients' preferences.
  • Completed meal preparation for weekday meals, Monday through Friday, for lunch and dinner.
  • Created menus for clients that comprised fresh, locally grown food for farm-to-table dinner entrees.
  • Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.

Private Chef

Holy Cross Moreau Province
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Stocked pantry with clients' favorite items.
  • Shopped for gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free items.
  • Planned and prepared food following special diet needs.
  • Identified recipes through careful research and study of different cultures that could be used to create authentic, from scratch meals.

Private Chef

Private Family Client
Sun City, TX
05.2018 - 12.2022
  • Organized grocery shopping trips to purchase ingredients needed to prepare meals.
  • Collaborated closely with each client to ascertain kinds of meals and foods that would meet needs.
  • Expanded awareness of clients' dietary needs, likes and dislikes.
  • Labeled and froze foods for later consumption and provided instructions for reheating.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TX
04-2022

Skills

  • Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM)
  • International cuisine
  • Special diet accommodation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Menu planning

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Manager
  • Certified Texas Food Manger
  • Certified Nutrition Coach

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Chef

Easy Eats For All
02.2022 - Current

Private Chef

Holy Cross Moreau Province
01.2022 - 06.2024

Private Chef

Private Family Client
05.2018 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

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