ROCHELLE WHARTON
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Skills Summary
Culinary Arts Chef of 17 years. My career started by attending the Arts Institute of Washington to establish a degree in culinary arts. I have traveled to Italy and spent a month in Tuscany to study Italian Culinary Arts and wine pairing. I am well versed in vegetarian and vegan cooking, also cooking different types of cuisine.
Education
Attended the Art Institute of America 3 years
Experience
Private Chef at Several Car Dealerships in Alexandria Virginia/2007-2009
Preparing lunches for the staff of several car dealerships. Food prep 2 days prior to delivering meals every Saturday for the duration of 2 years.
Private Meal Prep for Private Clients and Events/2010-2023
Managing meal prep for clients:
Preparing weekly menus
Shopping for preparation
Prepping for meal preparation
Cooking meal for delivery
Delivering meals weekly
Chez Montier Catering Sevice/2019-present
Working alongside head Chef Juan Montier, creating menus for large and small cooperate events, weddings, and private meals. Shopping for events. Prepping for events days in advance. Cooking in a shared kitchen. Full service on events site.
Vino Venue Wine Restaurant/2022-present
Teaching cooking classes with different cuisines. Prepping for the class which includes, all food prep for menus (mise en place), greeting the class and going over safety in the kitchen prior to starting, going over the menus with the class, assisting the class with any questions or concerns with items on the menu.