Cardamom & Sage

History

My name is Yekaterina, but I typically go by Katerina or Kat. I started my formal culinary career in pastry as a production baker for Katrina Rozelle, but I fell in love with savory very quickly. My goal was to work in kitchens that were challenging and focused on quality and seasonality of ingredients. This landed me a job at Coi. Although I was hired as a pastry chef, I worked as garde manger and prep cook while employed there as well. I realized then that I needed to work in an environment full of passionate, driven, hard working and talented individuals so that my colleagues and I would have the same energy and enthusiasm for the craft. After the pandemic, I was offered a position of Junior Sous Chef in a private country club in Lincoln, where I learned to effectively train staff and expand my base of culinary knowledge. I am currently working at Allora as a line cook and consulting pastry chef.

Specialties

Feeling adventurous? Currently accepting private clients for personal chef services for individuals and small clients, meal prep and nutritional coaching. Commercial menu planning and recipe development services available. Currently serving Greater Sacramento and Placer County.