Makiko Koseki
Hillsborough
Summary
Personal chef with a proven track record at Ritz-Carlton, specializing in menu development and client relationship building. Well-versed in international cuisine and pastry skills, consistently delivering high-quality dishes. Committed to refining culinary experiences through client collaboration and feedback.
Experienced with creating personalized meal plans and crafting dishes that cater to specific dietary needs. Utilizes extensive knowledge of ingredient sourcing and food safety to ensure top-quality meals. Track record of adapting menus creatively to meet client preferences while maintaining high culinary standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Chef
Shahriar Rabii
04.2018 - Current
- Developed personalized menu lists to diverse dietary preferences.
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
- Collaborated with clients to refine menus, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement.
Cook/Pastry Cook Assistant
Cetrella & Liquid Sky
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Prepared high-quality meals following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
Pastry Line Cook
Ritz-Carlton
02.2007 - 02.2012
- Consistently met strict deadlines for catering orders while maintaining impeccable attention to detail and presentation standards.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Collaborated with other line cooks to deliver outstanding service and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - English Language
Tamagawa University
Tokyo, JapanAssociate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Napa, CASkills
- Kitchen organization
- Client relationship building
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Pastry skills
- International cuisine
- Customized menus development
- Performance improvement
Certification
Food saftsafety certification
Baking and pastry arts certification
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Chef
Shahriar Rabii
04.2018 - Current
Cook/Pastry Cook Assistant
Cetrella & Liquid Sky
04.2012 - 12.2018
Pastry Line Cook
Ritz-Carlton
02.2007 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - English Language
Tamagawa University
Associate of Arts - Baking And Pastry Arts
Culinary Institute of America