Experience

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  Self Employed

  • Brooklyn, New York

  • Culinary Educator, Consultant, Coach, Personal Chef

    • Jan 2000 - Present
    • Brooklyn, New York

    CONSULTING/COACHING/PRIVATE COOKING LESSONS I offer practical guidance for the holistic handling of all culinary issues: basic cooking techniques, menu and recipe development, demystifying culinary math, organizing kitchens, food purchasing, understanding labels, sanitation, and the proper handli...

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  STAR CAREER ACADEMY

  • NEW YORK, NY

  • Culinary Arts Educator/Chef Instructor

    • Mar 2006 - Oct 2016
    • NEW YORK, NY

    STAR’S mission was to prepare our students for entry-level positions in the food service industry by providing hands-on performance-based occupational training, building students confidence, and teaching the values and professional standards essential for success. Dedicated, committed, organized,...

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  FANFARE/EVENTFULL CATERERS

  • Brooklyn Heights, New York

  • Party Chef, Event Manager, Consultant

    • 2006 - 2014
    • Brooklyn Heights, New York

    Supervised staff at cocktail parties, buffets, and other events. Party Chef: cooking and food presentation for dinner and cocktail parties and other affairs. Consultant: Client contact, rentals, billing, event and menu planning, development and production

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  Novella Cafe

  • BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Grand Army Plaze

  • Owner Food Service Concession @ BPL Grand Army Plaza

    • 1997 - 2000
    • BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Grand Army Plaze

    Operated the third floor Cafeteria and the Lobby Café in the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.Prioritized keeping prices as low as possible to reflect needs of client base while minimizing the use of processed foods. Offered colorful salads, homemade soups, freshly ground burgers, sweet...

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  THE PALM HOUSE

  • BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

  • Chef de Partie

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
    • BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN

    Supervised the preparation and expedition of hors d’oeuvres and other facets of banquet food production for the exclusive on-premise caterers Charles, Sally & Charles, Inc. at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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  PIZZA OASIS

  • 14th Street NEW YORK CITY

  • Owner and Operator

    • Jan 1989 - Jan 1991
    • 14th Street NEW YORK CITY

    Owned and operated a gourmet pizza restaurant on 14th street in NYC. Transformed existing location from standard pizzeria into a clean and friendly place with vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Concept was "healthy fast food" with "minimally processed fresh and natural ingredients&...