Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: In his first major position , CarÃ me worked as chef de cuisine to Talleyrand . More than simply as an employer or sponsor , Talleyrand actively encouraged CarÃ me to produce a new refined style of eating , using fresh herbs and vegetables and simplified sauces with fewer ingredients .
Simplified: Talleyrand encouraged CarÃ me to start a new refined style of eating .