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Darren Merriweather

Las Vegas, NV, United States

BOH Lead at Aramark

Summary

Over 20 years experience in Professional Culinary Arts with Cooking, menu creations, training and directing of Staff and Kitchen. Food Handling and ServSafe Manager Certified. Local 226 Union Culinary Member. 25 years experience marketing and promotions in the entertainment industry.

Work history

  • BOH Lead
    Aramark
    Las Vegas, NV, 2013 - Present
  • Private Chef
    Worldwide the Hip Hop Chef
    U.S.A., 2002 - Present
  • Assistant Lead Cook
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    Hollywood, CA, 1998 - 2007

Training

  • Southern Nevada Health District
    Food Handlers Card
    Las Vegas, NV, 2014
  • Servsafe
    Food Management Certified
    Little Rock, AR, 2013
  • Universal Cooking School
    Baking, Inventory, Stock Control, Budgeting, Employee Resolution
    Hollywood, CA, 1998

Location

Las Vegas, NV, United States

Cuisines

  • American
  • American BBQ
  • American Cajun
  • American Creole
  • American Soul Food
  • American Southern
  • Caribbean
  • Classical French
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Jamaican
  • Mexican
  • Seasonal

Methods

  • Baked
  • BBQ
  • Braising
  • Deep Fried
  • Grilled
  • Nose to Tail
  • Pan Fried
  • Poached
  • Roasted
  • Seafood
  • Slow Cooker
  • Smoked
  • Stewed
  • Wine Pairings

Diets

  • Allergy-Friendly
  • Diabetic
  • Gluten-free
  • Health Supportive
  • Kids
  • Kosher
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

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