Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Brooke Larson

Summary

Adept Freelance Local Chef, renowned for crafting innovative menus and exceptional culinary experiences, notably with Cove Way Partners LLC. Expert in food safety, ingredient knowledge, and accommodating dietary needs, I excel in meal preparation and effective communication. Consistently praised for high-quality food presentation and adaptability, I ensure client satisfaction and food excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Local Chef for Hire

Contract/Self Employed
09.2023 - Current

-Responsible for menu planning directly with clients, focusing on dietary restriction of guests, some clients want to pick the menu and others want to be surprised.

-Grocery shop and procure local seafood, fish, meats, spices, olive oil, and other pantry staples.

-Cook and deliver food with instructions or cook on site/cater, communicate with house staff, and leave kitchen clean.

-Innovative menu creation with an emphasis on condiments, sauces, and fresh herbs.

-Knowledge of meat cookery: Braising, Roasting, Grill, Wood Fired, Charcoal, Cast Iron, Poaching, prepared properly.

-Ability to handle a large number of guests staying focused, calm, and organized.

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Personal Chef

Cove Way Partners LLC
01.2018 - 09.2023

-Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.

-Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.

-Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.

-Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.

-Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.

-Designed and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.

-Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.

Personal Delivery Chef

Jon And Joya Favreau
01.2020 - 12.2022

-Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

-Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.

-Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.

-Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

-Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.

-Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Kendall College
Chicago, IL
05.2001

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Food presentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Effective Communications
  • Ingredient Knowledge
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Allergen awareness
  • Plating techniques
  • Recipe creation

Certification

California Serve Safe June 2024, expires June 2027

References

Jen Mather- House Manager private residence 916-390-3809

Sean Nelson- Front of House Manager 323-445-4974

Jill Roberts-Freeman Business Owner 310-753-6707

Timeline

Freelance Local Chef for Hire

Contract/Self Employed
09.2023 - Current

Personal Delivery Chef

Jon And Joya Favreau
01.2020 - 12.2022

Personal Chef

Cove Way Partners LLC
01.2018 - 09.2023

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Kendall College
Brooke Larson