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Chef Natalie Dauterive
CEC - Certified Executive Chef Instructor
Chef Natalie Dauterive is a Certified Executive Culinary Chef. She graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts in 2000. With over 25 years of culinary experience, she has held culinary positions from an Executive Chef for the Olive Street Bistro to a Culinary Laboratory Demonstrator at the Bossier Parish Community College. Chef Natalie has been recognized for her passion in the culinary arts and has received several awards for her accomplishments such as:
 

  • 1 Gold Medal and 3 Bronze Medals from the Culinary Classic Competition in Shreveport, LA 1997
  • 2 Gold Medals and the People’s Choice Award at Let Them Eat Cake in Shreveport, LA 1996
  • Bronze Medal from the Superderby Festival Competition in Shreveport, LA 1995
  • Special Achievement Award from the American Culinary Federation 1995
  • 2 Gold Medals and 2 Silver Medals from the Culinary Classic Competition in Shreveport, LA 1994 You can reach Chef Natalie at ndauterive@culinaryacademyofaustin.com

 

Chef Pablo Guerrero, Executive Pastry Instructor and Executive Culinary Instructor


Chef Pablo is an Executive Pastry and Culinary Chef Instructor. He graduated from the Escuela Mexicana De Turismo in Mexico City, Mexico with a Bachelor Degree in Hotel Administration.  He continued his studies at the Escuela Superior de Hoteleria y Turismo in Madrid, Spain where he completed the Cooking School Program. Chef Pablo has been and is currently active in the several culinary organizations as well as received notoriety from the following:

Organizations

  • Chaine de Rotisseurs – Chef de Table
  • Ecuador Chef Association – Chef
  • Culinary Academy of the Americas – Active Member
  • WACCs – Pan-American Forum of Professional Culinary Associations – Active Member

Publications

  • 2004 Chef Magazine Ecuador – Top 12 Chefs
  • Manual Practico de Cocina – Author

You can reach Chef Pablo at 512-451-5743 ext 308 or pguerrero@culinaryacademyofaustin.com

  

Chef Tracey Heffernan, Executive Pastry Instructor


Chef Tracey is an Executive Pastry Chef Instructor. She graduated from the University of Texas and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree.  Chef Tracey was born into the restaurant business and has always had a passion for the culinary arts.  Her family owns a successful Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio, TX where she will occasionally assist when needed. Chef Tracey studied at the Culinary Academy of Austin in Austin, TX and earned a Pastry Arts Diploma in 1999. She  began her culinary experience as a Front of the House Manager/Catering Director/Trainer at Landry’s Seafood Restaurant in Austin, TX.  Thereafter, she moved on and became the Kitchen manager/Pastry Chef at the Vintage Villas Hotel and Event Center for Sterling Affairs Catering Corporation in Austin, TX.  Her culinary talents and versatility began to soar which allowed her the opportunity to work as the Executive Pastry Chef at Fonda San Miguel Restaurant in Austin, TX.  While employed at Fonda San Miguel, Chef Tracey was the Owner/Executive Pastry Chef for Sweet Cakes Bakery where she operated all facets of a private pastry catering company specializing in weddings, cakes and wholesale pastries.  Chef Tracey was recruited by Heaven Sent Desserts and the Zanzibar Café Wine Bar as an Executive Pastry Chef/Consultant in San Diego, CA to design and develop dessert menus for an upscale, dessert only restaurant with a focus on specialty cakes and detailed-oriented made to order desserts.  In addition, she assisted with the marketing and development of a European-style bistro/wine bar and gourmet food market located in downtown San Diego.  As an Executive Pastry Chef/Consultant, Tracey continued consulting work with Real Food Daily in San Monica, CA where she designed and developed a vegan pastry program for a multi-unit restaurant group.  She created over 100 recipes adhering to strict began, kosher and organic dietary guidelines. 
 
Achievements

  • Taught baking and cooking demonstrations for television and foods shows as well as cake and pastry design classes, Austin, TX.
  •  Designs featured in the know Wedding Magazine, Austin Wedding Guide, Tribeza, Austin Monthly and the Austin Chronicle in Austin, TX.
  • Designs and restaurant reviews featured in two nationwide magazines, San Diego Union Tribune and Fox Television News in San Diego, CA.
  • Designs and restaurant reviews featured in San Diego Reader, San Diego Union Tribune and NBC Morning Show in San Diego, CA.
  • Created specialty dessert for celebrity cliental with dietary restrictions, CA

You can reach Chef Tracey at 512-451-5743 ext 308 or theffernan@culinaryacademyofaustin.com

 Alvaro Lira - Admissions Representative
Alvaro is originally from Guatemala. He has enjoyed culinary since his mother introduced him to this business.  She has a catering company, a restaurant and a small cafe in Quetzaltenango, so he knows the challenges of this profession. Because Mr. Lira has a passion in the culinary arts, committed in helping each individual overcome their obstacles and recommend the necessary steps to follow their dreams. admissions@culinaryacademyofaustin.com



Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant has been teamed with the Admissions Department as well as the Financial Aid Department to assist with every aspect of the students needs. The Administratvie Assistant can be reached at  512-451-5743 ext. 301 or adminassist@culinaryacademyofaustin.com