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FOOD COURT Kenzie pastries Personalized Cupcakes on him—KASA of Orlando. He started out as a dishwasher and prep cook making $9 an hour. He was willing to do whatever it took to get to where he wanted to be. He worked 40hrs at KASA, 40hrs as an overnight security officer and on his off days he worked as a short order cook at a local coffee shop just so he could spend as much time in the kitchen as possible, perfecting his craft. Birthdays & Baby Showers Engagements & Weddings Cake Pops & Mini Dessert Shots He continued to grow and progress as a Chef and in two short years he became an Executive Sous Chef. Although this was a tremendous accomplishment for him, it wasn’t enough. He always had the mentality that he wanted to be the owner and not the worker, so during his climb up the culinary ladder he also continued his private work and special events as a private/personal chef. His goal was to bring the upscale feel and presentation of fine dining to everyday foods, enhancing people’s perception of food to a new level. He says, “Food should not only taste good but appease all your senses, which is where I try to make my food differently.” Most recently he took a huge leap and became a full-time entrepreneur, operating as a private chef and caterer. Although it hasn’t been easy, it is the best decision he has made. “I wake up every day with a new-found energy and passion for life in which I try to convey with each dish I create,” he says. “My influences are New Orleans Creole and Caribbean cuisine, which are my favorites. I also draw a lot of inspiration from Italian, Mexican and French style cuisines. I love the fusion of different cuisines, the idea of taking two different things and combining them to create a new dish is what I use to try and separate myself from just your average, everyday Chef.” To date, Chef Todd specializes in parties, weddings, private dinners, catering and his very own Pop Up restaurant events. He tries to always bring a personal touch to each opportunity, giving each customer a uniquely different experience through his food. Chef Todd 321.352.9762 chefmtodd@gmail.com  321.437.3364 kenzipastries@gmail.com VOL 4, Issue 2 n IBASuccessMagazine.com 61