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Chef Ben Diaz
Ben Diaz started his career at the age of five when we would sit at the breakfast table while his father an accomplished chef prepares breakfast. By the age of 15 with the encouragement of his family Chef Ben took the plunge and has not stop since, over the years he has gain knowledge from working in various kitchens under the guidance of some of the world’s greatest chefs; as a graduate of the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Chef Ben has gain a notable reputation by Numerous reputable institutions as well as gained awards and honorary diplomas which include a Diplome De Honour from the Academie De Art Culinaire of France and Honorary inductee into the Cambridge who’s Who of Culinary Professionals.
Chef Ben is an abet competitor - competing against some of the world's greatest chefs, striving to be the besr Chef Ben does whatever it takes to win. As a culinary professional Chef Ben prides himself on being knowledgeable and continuing his education through certification and culinary literature. This was apparent at the 2006 chef of the year where he competed against the world's top competitors in his category. Shortly after the competition, Chef Ben decided to share his knowledge with fellow chefs through his experience in the industry. Chef Ben began work on a culinary reference book aimed at educating fellow culinarians. With all the knowledge that Chef Ben possesses, he has no plans of slowing down.
Education:
2005 - Associates Degree, Le Cordon Bleu, Cal. School of Culinary Arts
2007 - Diplome De Honour, Art Culinaire De France
(CMP) Certified Management Professional
(CFE) Certified Food Executive
(MCFE) Master Certified Food Executive
(CHDT) Certified Hospitality Department Trainer
(CPFC) Certified Personal Fitness Chef
(CSC) Certified Sous Chef
Servsafe Certified
Awards:
2006 - Bronze Award, ACFLA Chef of the Year Competition
2007 - Inducted, Cambridge who’s who of Culinary Professionals
2007 - 1st. Place Winner of the 2nd annual Thai Hom Mali Contest
2008 - Award of Merit, BCHM 1st annual Albacore contest
2008 - 1st Place Winner Phillips King Crab Contest
Organizations:
- American Culinary Federation
- Chef De Cuisine Association of California / ACFLA
- National Restaurant Association
- World Orginization of Chef's Society
- International Foodservice Executives Association
You can send Chef Ben an email: ChefBen@BasilMagazine.com
"Basil magazine is a great stepping stone for all who love to cook and want to learn more from experience chefs, as well as highlight the achievements of many minority chefs who's talent will other wise have gone unnoticed. Basil Magazine will be a great learning tool for anyone and everyone who is fascinated with all things food; I am very proud to be part of this great venture and I'm sure you will be too."
Chef Ben Diaz MCFE, CHDT
Chef Host, Home Cook Knows Best
Founder, HotCuisineINC.
www.chefbendiaz.com
1-626-823-5734
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