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Elena D'Agostino Burns

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Personal Chef with +20 years of experience cooking in commercial and residential kitchens. Delivers deep passion for food, large repertoire of mediterranean and classic dishes and self-motivation to learn new recipes. Creates menus built around client preferences to cultivate satisfaction and drive referrals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Chef

Chef Elena D'Agostino
01.2018 - Current
  • 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.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Caterings, private dinners, private events, Pasta classes, Meal prep services
  • Streamlined meal planning and preparation based on dietary restrictions or preferences, contributing to improved nutritional intake for customers.
  • Conducted interactive cooking and pasta classes for diverse audiences, promoting the joy of cooking and healthy eating habits.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
  • Provided exceptional private catering services for special events, creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

Pasta Chef

Battallion
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Assisted with the development of a comprehensive employee handbook detailing standard operating procedures and expectations for pasta chefs.
  • Managed ingredient sourcing, ensuring high-quality products were utilized while minimizing costs where possible.
  • Participated in local culinary competitions showcasing original pasta creations leading to recognition within the industry.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.

Chef De Cuisine

Tre Gufi
02.2013 - 01.2015
  • Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
  • Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.

Skills

    Kitchen Organization

    Client Relationship Building

    Knife Skills

    Cooking techniques

    Meal Preparation

    Nutritional knowledge

    Kitchen Management

    Recipe Development

    Wine pairing

    Customized Meal Plans

    Catering and Events

    Staff Management

Certification

  • Food Safety Manager Certification - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
  • AICNY Member - Associazione italiana Chefs New York
  • Federazione Italiana Cuochi - member
  • USPC member - Unites States Personal Chefs association

Languages

English
Full Professional
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Chef

Chef Elena D'Agostino
01.2018 - Current

Pasta Chef

Battallion
01.2016 - 11.2017

Chef De Cuisine

Tre Gufi
02.2013 - 01.2015

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