Starr Christian Montout

• Execute cooking demonstrations to educate the public on healthy, flavorful cooking techniques.
• Led interactive culinary experiences for private parties, corporate wellness events, and community programs to deliver impactful food education experiences..
• Promoted food literacy through hands-on instruction, storytelling, and culturally diverse menu offerings.

Assistant Chef for a summer culinary program for youth (ages 4-8) through DC Public Recreation, introducing fundamental cooking skills, kitchen safety, and healthy eating habits in an engaging, hands-on environment

• Meet with client and discussed preferred meals, dietary restrictions and food allergies.
• Shop at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
• Prepare and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
• Generate invoice to request payment for services provided in client home or specifically requested location.
• Design and prepared all menu items for private home/office setting.
• Clean meal preparation areas and washed hands frequently to promote hygienic and sanitary practices.
• Prepare meals using braising, roasting, frying and sautéing techniques.
• Plan menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
• Offered cooking classes for individuals or small groups as an additional service to enhance clients'' personal culinary skills.
• Continuously expanded culinary knowledge through professional development courses, industry publications, and attendance at relevant conferences or events.

• Meet with client and discussed preferred meals, dietary restrictions and food allergies.
• Shop at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
• Plan menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
• Label food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
• Study cultures and cuisines of various areas around world in effort to prepare authentic dishes.
• Cook 10+ meals per day and served at residences or delivered to requested locations.
• Prepare and serve meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
• Generate invoice to request payment for services provided in client home or specifically requested location.
• Design and prepare all menu items for private home/office setting.

• Assisted head chef in cooking dishes according to ingredients.
• Chopped ingredients and garnishes.
• Checked food inventory and ordered ingredients.
• Cleaned kitchen work area by sanitizing all cooking equipment, utensils and counters.
• Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
• Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef needs.
• Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, contributing to an efficient and productive kitchen environment.