Emily Wilken

CHEF

Relax while I do the cooking

Chef Em - colorful plated pork, parsnips, and carrot entree
Chef Em Wilken - Plated Chicken Zhug with Tomatoes, Cauliflower, Naan

Caters to many dietary restrictions and allergies

In accordance with food health & safety regulations

Chef Em - french toast with diced apples and whipped cream on white plate

Chef Em Wilken - Farm-to-Table Cuisine Culinary Institute of America CIA

Hi, I’m Emily!

I’m a classically trained chef specializing in farm-to-table with over a decade of restaurant experience, including:

  • 5 years fine dining, including the world-renowned Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA
  • 3 years butchery
  • 2 years restaurant management leading a team of 30

My peers describe me as:

  • highly professional
  • strong team player
  • excellent at time management and multitasking
  • hardworking
  • creative

Since 2017, I’ve been freelancing on land, mostly private dinners.

I’m always seeking a new adventure that will allow me to further develop my skills and fuel my culinary passion.

Chef Em Wilken - Chez Panisse Restaurant - Berkley, CA

CERTIFICATIONS

  • STCW
  • ENG 1
  • ServSafe Manager Level II

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

  • AAS from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
  • Budgeting Skills to maintain food cost and labor
  • Works well with team as well as independently
  • Based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL

Emily is a very hard-worker who can easily solve problems on her own in an efficient manner. She can adapt when things change with a great attitude. One of her strong suits is multi-tasking.

BETH W, Chez Panisse, Berkeley, CA

Planning a Dinner Party?

Roasted Shrimp Appetizer

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