Derek Legates

Derek Legates is an experienced culinary professional currently serving as a Taverna Line Cook at Platinum Dining Group since September 2016, where specialized training with a coal-fired oven is leveraged in a from-scratch kitchen setting. Previous roles include a Line Cook position at Heirloom, focusing on cold station cooking with an emphasis on high standards and plating techniques, and various positions at Go Fish! Restaurant from August 2012 to August 2016, including Line Cook, Prep Cook, Server, Food Runner, and Cashier, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of kitchen operations and ServSafe certification. Early experience includes a Dishwasher role at Cafe Azafran, providing foundational skills in kitchen cleanliness and preparation. Derek completed a degree at the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware from 2014 to 2018.