After being unemployed for seven long months, I have secured a position as a private chef for a family of four. I am so enjoying my learning curve, and I was trained in the classic French style. Thank you, Judith Dear Judith, Congratulations on obtaining your position as a private chef. I have enjoyed this rewarding field for many years now, and I still find that it presents me with many challenges.
Families have different likes and requirements.
If I can't find what I'm looking for in one of them, I high-tail it to the bookstore. One of my favorites is The Soy of Cooking by Marie Oser. The Dairy-Free Cookbook by Jane Zukin is another you might find helpful, as is Good Food, Gluten Free by Hilda Cherry Hills. One incredible advantage you have is a wonderful educational foundation. Classic French is the best training.