Kavyn Maria Pacheco
Austin,Tx
Summary
Chef with 8 years of experience in fine dinning. Knowledge of a wide range of cuisines and experience managing large-scale and intimate events. Skilled in developing innovative and composed dishes while controlling food and labor costs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private chef
Private Home
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced clients over all health and efficiency by creating customized menus tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Implemented skilled plating and cooking techniques.
- Successfully managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting.
Production and catering event Chef
Behind The Scenes, Tim Love, Micklewait Catering
04.2023 - Current
- Deliver exceptional execution of service in a high volume setting for corporate groups, television entertainment, and big name events like ACL, and the 2024 Super bowl.
- Uphold confidentiality agreements with high-profile clientele.
Sous chef
Olamaie
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked under James Beard nominees Amanda Turner, and Michael Fojtasek.
- Lowered food cost by 10 percent and decreased turnover.
- Won employee of the year 2022.
- Developed all recipe writing and editing.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop and enhance innovative menu items.
- Managed all inventory and ordering
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques to improve efficiency and maintain the highest standards possible.
Production Cook/pastry Chef/baker
Oak At 14th
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked under James Beard Finalist Steven Redzikowski.
- Led an exceptional baking/production program meeting daily goals and deadlines improving overall efficiency.
Lead Production/Chef De Partie
Odd Duck
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Worked under James Beard nominee Bryce Gilmore.
- Efficiently executed complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Worked with vendors to ensure quality and build equally beneficial relationships supporting local farmers.
- Created and wrote recipes of which some would end up getting published in the 2019 Odd duck Almanac.
Education
High school diploma
Serve safe certified
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Timeline
Private chef
Private Home
11.2023 - 01.2024
Production and catering event Chef
Behind The Scenes, Tim Love, Micklewait Catering
04.2023 - Current
Sous chef
Olamaie
01.2022 - 05.2023
Production Cook/pastry Chef/baker
Oak At 14th
03.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Production/Chef De Partie
Odd Duck
10.2015 - 02.2019
High school diploma
Serve safe certified
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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