Experience

Maya Ben Efraim - מיה בן אפרים

• Israel
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner, Head Nutritionist & CEO

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  - I create online weight loss programs: a tailored method for proper eating in Israel. - I managed the nutrition sector in the company. The company today employs 20 workers. - Culinary consultant for restaurants; LECHEM EREZ, Fresh Kitchen, Sbarro, River, hotels, Prima Noodles Bar, and also a nutritionist in group cooking workshops. - Recipe nutritionist sponsored by Ynet. - In addition, I am currently partnered with Nestle, Osem (Fibre 1, Pereg, Green Light), Gluten Free products, manager of the nutrition sector in “Green Light”, and I carry out workshops and talks all over Israel. - I lecture and write articles regarding proper eating in the health and sports sectors. I also write about nutrition concerning health problems, nutrition for athletes, the middle-aged group, with an emphasis on changing habits, thinking patterns, behavior, and motivation to change. - I lecturer in the high-tech (well-tech) industry, do researcher in behavioral change, and consultant for all technological topics. I give talks on changing habits towards a healthier lifestyle, the effect of emotion on action and progress, produce professional digital content regarding nutrition, decisions, choices, and moods. - I perform nutritional analysis of menus and recipes including analyzing recipe ingredients and their caloric counts and nutritional value. - I cooperate with restaurants on recipe and menu development. - Review production and cooking processes and makes recommendations to improve nutritional values and taste. - Identify menu selections aligned to specific dietary requirements. - Assisting culinary teams through all stages of concept development including recipe writing, processing and delivery. - Review all printed and electronic material pertaining to special diets and recommend appropriate content. Show less



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• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nutritional Consultant for Coffee Shops and Restaurants

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  - I am the Nutritionist and Culinary Consultant for the following restaurants: Metro Suzan Dallal, and Alter Nativ, Tel Aviv. I was the nutritionist for a private clinical manager in Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv. - Private Nutrition Consultations on the topic of balanced change in eating habits, weight loss, cooking styles, and lifestyle - with an emphasis on body fitness. I worked with a professional team of doctors and sports trainers in fitness centers in central Israel. - Nutritionist and manager in a health forum and nutrition in the “LIGDOL” Website - a platform designed both for parents and children Show less



Holmes Place Israel

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Dietitian

  • Jun 2005 - May 2007

  Clinical Dietician for private and group workshop in Holmes Place, The Rishon Lezion, Azrieli branch Clinical Dietician for private and group workshop in Holmes Place, The Rishon Lezion, Azrieli branch



Lucas Brasserie

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nutritionist and Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2006

  Lucas Brasserie, Tel Aviv. I played a role in the establishment and management of the restaurant team. I professionally consulted in creating the menu and the service policies - establishment and operation of the computer system and order management, suppliers, and guests. Lucas Brasserie, Tel Aviv. I played a role in the establishment and management of the restaurant team. I professionally consulted in creating the menu and the service policies - establishment and operation of the computer system and order management, suppliers, and guests.



Odan Herzelia,

• Night Shift Supervisor

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2005

  Event planner and night-shift manager. I organized the events marketing, both private and custom business events. I professionally gave consultations on how to create the night menu. I also managed the working staff and coordinated the different factors - while meeting the harshest deadlines. Event planner and night-shift manager. I organized the events marketing, both private and custom business events. I professionally gave consultations on how to create the night menu. I also managed the working staff and coordinated the different factors - while meeting the harshest deadlines.



Government Medical Service

• Philippines
• Professional Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Nutritionist

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  Experienced as a nutritionist for pregnant women - and children under one clinic. As part of my education process, I gained knowledge and vast experience in treating pregnant women, women after birth, and breastfeeding, focusing on problems related to diabetic pregnancy, anemia, and the like. In addition, I was trained in the field of food characteristics for toddlers. Experienced as a nutritionist for pregnant women - and children under one clinic. As part of my education process, I gained knowledge and vast experience in treating pregnant women, women after birth, and breastfeeding, focusing on problems related to diabetic pregnancy, anemia, and the like. In addition, I was trained in the field of food characteristics for toddlers.



BROWN FAMILY RESTAURANTS LLC

• United States

• Service and Event Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Jan 2005

  Brown Chain of Restaurants - Covent Garden, Islington, London. Guest and service manager in the restaurant and event manager at the bar. Organization and production, marketing of private and corporate events up to 400 people, at the highest European standards. Brown Chain of Restaurants - Covent Garden, Islington, London. Guest and service manager in the restaurant and event manager at the bar. Organization and production, marketing of private and corporate events up to 400 people, at the highest European standards.



Diabetes Organization of England

• Nutritionist and Camp Activity Planner

  • Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

  - Giggleswick - Diabetes Organization of England. Nutritionist and responsible for the activities in a ten-day summer camp for children that have diabetes. The camp was designed to help children (between the ages of 4 - 14) cope with diabetes and live a normal life relative to their age. As part of the camp, I trained a group of 15 children at the age of 8. - Provided private consultation to maintain a glycemic balance and provided good nutrition habits for children and teenagers with diabetes. The program combined fitness activities - June to September 2003, Kingston, government hospital, South London. - The second expertise was as a clinical nutritionist. Practical work with an internal ward, geriatric and treatment of a population with liver problems, kidney problems and fat in their blood cells. Show less



Moriston Hospital

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Nutritionist

  • Jun 2002 - Sep 2002

  Moriston, government hospital, Swansea Hills, Britain. First expertise as a clinical nutritionist. Practical work with the elderly population, diabetes, and chronic overweight problems, people who suffer from insufficient metabolic balance, eating disorders, and allergies. Moriston, government hospital, Swansea Hills, Britain. First expertise as a clinical nutritionist. Practical work with the elderly population, diabetes, and chronic overweight problems, people who suffer from insufficient metabolic balance, eating disorders, and allergies.