"ONE OF THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE OUR VALUES - OR BETRAY THEM - LIES IN THE FOOD WE PUT ON OUR PLATES."
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— JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER
Thank you for visiting! I'm Maurice, a professionally-trained chef living in Austin, Texas specializing in whole-food plant-based (vegetarian/vegan) cooking. You can learn a little about my background and the services I offer on this site. Detailed information can be found on the SERVICES page and please use the CONTACT page to reach out!
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CAREER AT A GLANCE
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Over fifteen years of professional culinary experience including five years as Chef de Cuisine and nine years as the Private Chef for a high-profile professional athlete.
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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.
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Client-oriented business professional with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts graduate with international work experience in fine-dining Italian, Spanish, Vegetarian, Caribbean, Thai, Latin and Regional American cuisine.
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Active consultant on the creation of healthy and kid-friendly menu concepts for an international school catering program.
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First-hand experience with a wide range of cultures; fluent in English and Spanish. Advanced proficiency in Portuguese and Italian; currently studying French.
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