Carla Smith
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Creative Private Chef with a love for the culinary arts, with profound knowledge of varied food ingredients and recipes. Works well independently or within group. Skilled at keeping kitchen inventory well-stocked, preparing and presenting meals on time and following all dietary restrictions. Adept at coordinating and planning special meals for groups.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Chef
Family Garza
Manhattan, NY
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Created menus with seasonal produce while maintaining a budget.
- Organized special events and dinner parties for clients, including menu planning and presentation details.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards within the kitchen area at all times.
- Stocked pantry with clients' favorite items.
- Shopped for gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free items.
- Prepared meals for freezing by labeling and packaging each meal.
Private Chef & House Manager
Family Peluso
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Provide oversight of all household activities assuring timely and high quality completion of all tasks.
- Arrange for entertainments and, social activities as requested.
- Develop shopping lists for all household requirements
- Perform errands in accordance with employer's guidelines.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Understanding and designing children menu.
Private Chef
Family Calder Harawi
Manhattan, NY
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Prepared meals for freezing by labeling and packaging each meal.
- Stocked pantry with clients favorite items.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for clients.
- Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve clients satisfaction.
- Introducing textures and flavors to clients children
Pastry Chef
Komodo Restaurant
Miami , FL
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Supervised preparation and presentation of desserts for costumers.
- Inspected all bakery products and removed any found to possess defects.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize mishaps and accidents with baking equipment.
- Created desserts such as cakes, frozen treats and pastries weekly.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
Private Chef
Family Schwimmer
Miami, FL
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Coordinated and executed menu planning, recipe development.
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve clients satisfaction.
- Shopped for gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free items.
- Planned approximately 5 meals weekly for clients.
Owner Carla Smith Delights Catering Company
Chef
Buenos Aires , Argentina
07.2014 - 12.2018
- created and prepared desserts and baked goods for clients.
- curated dessert menus for restaurants and special events.
- managed inventory and cost management.
- provided catering for restaurants and events.
- Met with clients to discuss menus and meal options for weddings and banquets.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Mausi Sebess Culinary Arts School
Argentina, Buenos Aires12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
AACC Culinary Arts School
Venezuela, Caracas 06.2013
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Quality Assurance
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Menu Planning
- Food Prep Planning
- Banquets and Catering
- Sanitation and Safety Knowledge
- Love for Culinary Arts
- Plating and Garnishing
- Understanding Allergies
- Creating menus for children
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Chef
Family Garza
12.2023 - 08.2024
Private Chef
Family Calder Harawi
02.2023 - 03.2023
Private Chef & House Manager
Family Peluso
08.2022 - 07.2024
Pastry Chef
Komodo Restaurant
05.2020 - 08.2022
Private Chef
Family Schwimmer
06.2019 - 11.2019
Owner Carla Smith Delights Catering Company
Chef
07.2014 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Mausi Sebess Culinary Arts School
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
AACC Culinary Arts School
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