C.E. Maurice Belanger

Hello! I am a professionally-trained chef and culinary consultant now living in Austin, Texas.

CAREER AT A GLANCE

§ Over thirteen years of professional culinary experience including two years as Chef de Cuisine and nine years as Private Chef for a high-profile professional athlete.

§ Client-oriented business professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

§ Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts graduate with international work experience in fine-dining Italian, Spanish, Vegetarian, Caribbean, Thai, Latin and Regional American cuisine.

§ Developed and taught a repertoire of private instruction cooking classes like Basic Cooking Skills, Basic Knife Skills, Making Sushi Rolls & Tempura, Cuisine of Spain, Cuisine of Italy, and Braising Technique.

§ Committed to maximizing the culinary dining experience by achieving the perfect balance between exceptional taste and proper nutrition by focusing on a whole foods, plant-based approach to healthy eating.

§ Active consultant on the creation of healthy and kid-friendly menu concepts for an international school catering program. Assist in the preparation of draft proposals, conduct menu development and recipe testing.

§ First-hand experience with a wide range of cultures; fluent in English and Spanish. Advanced proficiency in Portuguese and Italian; currently learning French.

I am currently looking to secure a full-time position in the culinary industry that offers emphasis in culinary development, training and/or teaching roles. I am also open to any inquiries for a full-time private chef opportunity or any inquiries for private dinners, private instruction, meal-prep and other culinary-related teaching events. Committed to finding opportunities that emphasize the preparation of healthy and minimally processed foods with a plant-based focus.

Please visit my website by clicking on the link at the top for more information.