Chef August Ench

Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts

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Location: Austin, Texas
Favorite Dish: Fresh pasta

About

Chef August is the owner of Healthnut Custom Meal Preparation and has served as executive chef and sous chef for a variety of foodservice establishments. His mission is to train young chefs to reach their fullest potential.

Chef August is a member of Slow Food Austin. In 2011, he was the Tucson Taste of Chocolate Peoples Choice Winner.

He’s passionate about sustainability, gardening, restaurant management, financial control, and farm-to-table practices.

Honors & Awards

  • 2011 People Choice Winner - Tucson Taste of Chocolate

Certifications & Affiliations

  • ServSafe® Instructor & Examination Proctor
  • ServSafe® Food Protection Manager

Professional EXPERIENCE

  • Owner - Healthnut Custom Meal Preparation
  • Executive Chef - North/Fox Restaurants
  • Executive Chef - Taverna/Lombardi Family Concepts
  • Executive Chef - Dakota Cafe
  • Executive Chef - Fioritos Italian
  • Sous Chef - Janos
  • Banquet Chef - The Grill at Hacienda del Sol

Education

  • Associate in Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America

In The News

The Best Use For 11 Different Kinds Of Cooking Fats, According To Chefs

Chowhound 11/6/2025

Special Interests

Gardening.

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