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HICENIA AGUIRRE

Hayward

Summary

Dynamic personal chef with a rich background at Chez Panisse, specializing in menu planning and local sourcing. Expert in crafting tailored, seasonal menus that delight clients while ensuring nutritional balance. A 3rd generation culinarian with strong organizational skills, I thrive on creating memorable dining experiences through fresh, organic ingredients.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

PERSONAL CHEF

YOSHIKO & JOHN TAKAYAMA
WOODSIDE
09.2006 - Current
  • Crafted creative menus tailored to clients' dietary needs and preferences.
  • Planned menus utilizing fresh, local sources and organic ingredients.
  • Collaborated with clients to ensure satisfaction with menu selections.
  • Incorporated seasonal ingredients to enhance flavor profiles in menu offerings.

PERSONAL CHEF

MERVIN MORRIS
ATHERTON
02.2009 - 08.2021
  • Menu planning and shopping local for fresh, organic produce.
  • Developed creative menus for clients based on their dietary needs and preferences.
  • Participated in local farmers markets or other venues offering locally produced foods whenever possible.
  • Cater for family gatherings.
  • Kitchen and pantry organization.

PREP-COOK GARD MANGER

CHEZ PANISSE
BERKELEY
  • Clean, prep, and cook for a high-demand restaurant.
  • Farm to Table Philosophy, cooking with local and seasonal ingredients

Education

CALIFORNIA CULINARY ACADEMY
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
01.2002

PRESCHOOL TEACHER -

ESCUELA VESPERTINO
SANTA ELENA, PETEN, GUATEMALA
01.1992

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Local sourcing
  • Recipe development
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Ingredient selection
  • Kitchen pantry organizer
  • State food safety certified
  • Diverse culinary knowledge
  • 3rd generation culinarian
  • Family background in agriculture and animal farming
  • I love gardening, and grow my own vegetables

Affiliations

  • I love Nature, and Cooking, to see bees, butterflies and Hummingbirds in the garden is very rewarding, that means I am doing something right, and I have to add earth worms I do my own compost too.
  • I love going hiking with my dog
  • I love to Travel

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

PERSONAL CHEF

MERVIN MORRIS
02.2009 - 08.2021

PERSONAL CHEF

YOSHIKO & JOHN TAKAYAMA
09.2006 - Current

PREP-COOK GARD MANGER

CHEZ PANISSE

CALIFORNIA CULINARY ACADEMY

PRESCHOOL TEACHER -

ESCUELA VESPERTINO

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