Nick Zammit, private chef
Nick Zammit
Private Chef
Professional Experience
January 2016 –June 2019 Confidential Client Fall River, MA
Private chef for family of two
Worked Monday through Friday for most breakfasts and all dinners and weekends as requested
Implemented a beef-free menu that both clients adhered to
Maintained a clean kitchen at all times; mise en place
Specialized in multiple cuisines and diets
Responsible for all inventory and grocery shopping
Set, served and cleared table
Cooked for dinner parties as requested
Prepared hor d'oveures for cocktail parties
Largest party was 35 guests
Replaced kitchen appliances, plates, and flatware as needed
Fed, walked, and cleaned up after the three elderly dogs as needed
Brought dogs to the vet when needed, and made sure they took their medicines.
Watched over property when principles were away
Walked the property before leaving each day
Picked up dry cleaning as needed
Would drive clients, family and friends to and from the airport when needed
Reason for leaving: Clients retired and moved to Maine.
June 2012 – December 2015 Confidential Client Austin, TX
Private Chef for a family of four (live-in position)
Prepared 15 meals per week
Created weekly personalized menus for both principals as the two children that were approved each Sunday
Set, served and cleaned the table at each meal
Maintained a clean kitchen at all times
Mise en place
Responsible for all grocery shopping as well as other items as needed
Kept refrigerator cleaned and stocked with favorites at all times
Kept inventory of the pantry and secondary refrigerators in conjunction with the Nanny to glean her needs prior to shopping
Tray service as requested
Replaced kitchen appliances, plates, and flatware as needed
Picked out new kitchen towels and dish cloths as needed
Created special menus for guests taking into consideration any allergies and dietary restrictions they may have
Kept detailed menus of past relatives, friends, and guests in order to help better serve them on their next visit
Researched an implemented any new diets as requested
Planned and prepared food for dinner parties, birthdays summer BBQ’s and events
Hired additional help as needed
Largest party was 60 (summer bbq)
Occasionally drove principals to and from the airport, picked up children from school or activities
Occasionally drove clients friends and family to and from the airport
Occasionally drove client downtown for the evening and would wait for him and his friends to take to their next destination
Occasionally would turn the guest rooms before and after guests would arrive
Made alcoholic beverages upon request
Removed dirty dishes from clients bedooms and guest rooms
Picked up prescriptions
Picked up dry cleaning as needed
Ran general errands
Shopped at GNC for all supplements
Scheduled maintenance when house was vacant
Scheduled annual outdoor grill service
Entrusted with security and overall well being of house when principles were away for the summer and for other vacations
Walked grounds every day before returning to guest house
Reason for leaving: The family moved to New York.
Education
Master’s Degree in Music from UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 2008-2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Music from New England Conservatory of Music 2001-2005
Honors / Awards
Best Classical Singer, Austin Critics Table Award, 2014 – 2015
National Semi-finalist, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Metropolitan Opera,NY
2010
Winner, MONC Western Finals, Los Angeles, CA - 2009
Nick Zammit
Private Chef
Professional Experience
January 2016 –June 2019 Confidential Client Fall River, MA
Private chef for family of two
Worked Monday through Friday for most breakfasts and all dinners and weekends as requested
Implemented a beef-free menu that both clients adhered to
Maintained a clean kitchen at all times; mise en place
Specialized in multiple cuisines and diets
Responsible for all inventory and grocery shopping
Set, served and cleared table
Cooked for dinner parties as requested
Prepared hor d'oveures for cocktail parties
Largest party was 35 guests
Replaced kitchen appliances, plates, and flatware as needed
Fed, walked, and cleaned up after the three elderly dogs as needed
Brought dogs to the vet when needed, and made sure they took their medicines.
Watched over property when principles were away
Walked the property before leaving each day
Picked up dry cleaning as needed
Would drive clients, family and friends to and from the airport when needed
Reason for leaving: Clients retired and moved to Maine.
June 2012 – December 2015 Confidential Client Austin, TX
Private Chef for a family of four (live-in position)
Prepared 15 meals per week
Created weekly personalized menus for both principals as the two children that were approved each Sunday
Set, served and cleaned the table at each meal
Maintained a clean kitchen at all times
Mise en place
Responsible for all grocery shopping as well as other items as needed
Kept refrigerator cleaned and stocked with favorites at all times
Kept inventory of the pantry and secondary refrigerators in conjunction with the Nanny to glean her needs prior to shopping
Tray service as requested
Replaced kitchen appliances, plates, and flatware as needed
Picked out new kitchen towels and dish cloths as needed
Created special menus for guests taking into consideration any allergies and dietary restrictions they may have
Kept detailed menus of past relatives, friends, and guests in order to help better serve them on their next visit
Researched an implemented any new diets as requested
Planned and prepared food for dinner parties, birthdays summer BBQ’s and events
Hired additional help as needed
Largest party was 60 (summer bbq)
Occasionally drove principals to and from the airport, picked up children from school or activities
Occasionally drove clients friends and family to and from the airport
Occasionally drove client downtown for the evening and would wait for him and his friends to take to their next destination
Occasionally would turn the guest rooms before and after guests would arrive
Made alcoholic beverages upon request
Removed dirty dishes from clients bedooms and guest rooms
Picked up prescriptions
Picked up dry cleaning as needed
Ran general errands
Shopped at GNC for all supplements
Scheduled maintenance when house was vacant
Scheduled annual outdoor grill service
Entrusted with security and overall well being of house when principles were away for the summer and for other vacations
Walked grounds every day before returning to guest house
Reason for leaving: The family moved to New York.
Education
Master’s Degree in Music from UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 2008-2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Music from New England Conservatory of Music 2001-2005
Honors / Awards
Best Classical Singer, Austin Critics Table Award, 2014 – 2015
National Semi-finalist, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Metropolitan Opera,NY
2010
Winner, MONC Western Finals, Los Angeles, CA - 2009