VALERIA LEON
Camber Events
Napa,CA
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Culinary Institute of America graduate with hands-on fine dining experience and event service. Skilled in precise execution, teamwork, and maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation.
Work History
Event Cook
2 Years 2 Months- -Execute fine dining plating with precision at large-scale events
- - Assist with event station setup and live plating at action stations
Chef de Partie (Externship)
3 Months- -Worked the garde manger station with a daily-changing menu
- - Created bites for VIP guests and assisted with the execution of recipes
- - Helped with inventory organization
Commis
5 Months- - Performed precise food preparation tasks to uphold the restaurant's standards for quality & presentation
- - Strived for excellence in all aspects of food preparation in a Michelin-rated environment
Education
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Fine Dining Plating
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Attention to Detail
- Precise knife skills
Certification
- - bASH Competition 2025, 2nd Place Professional Choice
- - Food Handlers
- - ServSafe
STAGES
- Lumbre (Michelin guide)- Los Cabos, Mexico
- Ricard Camarena (2 Michelin stars) Valencia, Spain
Timeline
Chef de Partie (Externship)
Ad hoc + Addendum
09.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Event Cook
Camber Events
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Commis
PRESS Restaurant
04.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Culinary Institute of America
Associates Degree from Culinary Arts
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