Chef Manager Edgar Chumacero
Edgar Chumacero is excited to lead Immaculate Heart Academy’s dining service program as Chef Manager. Prior to joining Cater To You in 2016 as a prep cook, Edgar’s culinary talents were put to use at numerous different restaurants in various capacities. However, it was his time spent at the California Pizza Kitchen company that provided him with the greatest opportunity to develop his kitchen skills. There, he began as a cook and worked his way up to Kitchen Manager, where he led kitchen staffs for a decade in different units within the company.
Edgar’s formal training took place at Cenfotur School of Peruvian and International Gastronomy, one of Peru's oldest and most renowned culinary schools. It was when he was studying at the university, and living alone, that he had to cook every day, and actually fell in love with it. “Cooking is a pleasure for me,” Edgar says. “I always enjoy whatever it is that I am creating, like pasta at Immaculate Heart Academy; especially Penne a la Vodka with Grilled Chicken, which the students here like a lot.”
Being that Chef Edgar originates from Peru, he feels his culture influences his food style and flavoring. Peruvian cuisine is very diverse; it encapsulates culinary influences from the entire world and relies heavily on unique ingredients, centuries-old techniques, and diverse cultural traditions. Therefore, Edgar always tries to add a Peruvian touch to his dishes.
Chef Edgar’s favorite dish to prepare is also his favorite dish to consume! Lomo Saltado is a popular, traditional Peruvian dish that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, French fries, and other ingredients, and is served with rice. “It is very delicious,” says Edgar.
When Chef Edgar is not busy whipping up meals in the kitchen, he enjoys watching and playing soccer. And, as expected, he loves to cook at family gatherings.