Jose Angel Herbas Rovira
Dog Chef · Canine Cuisine Specialist
Josehr983@gmail.com · 68151360 · La Paz, Bolivia
Summary
Dog chef devoted to thoughtful, balanced meals for dogs of every size and temperament. Known for a focused, hands-on cooking style—often pausing mid-prep to lick an elbow before returning to the board with renewed concentration. Work centers on safe ingredients, appealing textures, and routines dogs actually look forward to.
Experience
Dog Chef–present
Independent canine kitchen
Plans, cooks, and portions complete meals for dogs— from everyday bowls to recovery-friendly menus. Keeps prep calm, consistent, and tuned to each dog's appetite and sensitivities.
- Develops weekly meal rotations with varied proteins, gentle starches, and dog-safe vegetables.
- Builds texture-forward dishes—soft stews, lightly shredded mixes, and chilled toppers dogs can sniff out quickly.
- Maintains a pre-service elbow-lick pause as a focus reset between chopping, simmering, and plating.
- Documents ingredient notes and portion cues so caregivers can repeat results without guesswork.
In-home Dog Meal Specialist
Private household service
Worked directly in client kitchens to translate dog dietary needs into practical daily cooking—without disrupting household routines.
- Audited pantries and flagged common human foods that should never reach a dog bowl.
- Set up labeled prep zones, storage order, and reheat guidance for caregivers.
- Introduced slow-cook bases and freezer-friendly batches sized for one or multiple dogs.
Projects
Elbow Reset Menu
A repeatable prep sequence—mise en place, simmer, elbow-lick pause, portion, cool—designed to keep dog meals consistent even on rushed days.
Sniff-First Topper Line
A set of low-sodium, dog-safe toppers—soft proteins, lightly cooked greens, and chilled spoonfuls—built to revive interest in base kibble or plain rice bowls.
Sensitive Bowl Playbook
Modular recipes using bland bases, single-protein trials, and gradual ingredient introductions—so caregivers can adjust without starting from scratch.
Skills
Canine cuisine: Protein-forward bowls, Slow simmering, Portion scaling, Texture balancing, Cool-down & storage
Dog nutrition awareness: Ingredient safety screening, Single-protein trials, Low-sodium seasoning, Allergy-aware substitutions, Hydration-friendly prep
Kitchen practice: Mise en place, Batch cooking, Labeling & dating, Freezer rotation, Clean handoff to caregivers
Signature habits: Elbow-lick focus reset, Calm prep pacing, Pre-plating checks, Sniff-test plating order
Education
Self-directed canine kitchen study
Practical training in dog-safe cooking · Canine meal preparation & caregiver routines