Detail-Oriented Chef with Global Training and a Passion for Culinary Excellence
Hailing from Turkey, Arif is a passionate chef with a background in mechanical engineering before finding his true calling in the culinary arts. After graduating in 2021 from the International Culinary Academy USLA, he performed in high-end restaurants and hotels in Istanbul, refining his skills and expanding his culinary expertise. In pursuit of professional development, Arif joined the Culinary Exchange Program and moved to the USA. He worked at the Omni Hotels on Amelia Island, where he contributed across five different outlets, gaining diverse experience in a prestigious setting. Following his time there, he moved to Virginia to continue his journey. With a background in customer service and sales, Arif’s communication and instruction skills are exceptional, making him an excellent choice for anyone interested in personal cooking lessons.
His specialty lies in Mediterranean and French cuisines, but he is always eager to push his boundaries by exploring new diets and creating menus that challenge his skills. In his free time, Arif enjoys boxing and creating engaging content centered around cooking.
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"The sauteed eggplant and zucchini was awesome! The eggplant was still a little firm, so when I reheated it, I roasted it in the oven at 425 until it became caramelized, and it was just like eating it freshly cooked! Your ability to judge just where it needed to be for perfect reheating was impressive! The flavor was perfect, seasoned very well, and the texture was excellent. The Turkish meatballs, herbed potatoes, and turmeric tahini sauce are just delicious; my husband kept commenting about how much he enjoyed everything. Your hard work and attention to detail really come through in the finished product. Thank you Chef Arif!"
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"We had the mushroom and onion stuffed chicken, middle eastern rice pilaf with chickpeas and kale with agrodolce last night, it was excellent! My husband does not usually like chicken breast, and there was not one complaint, even though I accidentally dried it out a bit when reheating! He mentioned twice that he liked the crispy skin! My 2-year-old daughter liked the garlic lemon turmeric tahini sauce so much, that she grabbed it drank it out straight out of the bowl! You know it’s good food when the kids like it too! Amazing job, Chef!”
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