Instructor Name: Aimee Olson
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Department Chair Baking & Pastry
Date Hired at School: 02/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts — University of Denver 1994
- Certificate Pastry — Le Cordon Bleu Paris
- Certificate Pastry & Certificate Restaurant Management — The Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago
Years in the Industry: 15
Favorite Dish: Foie Gras Seared, Anything Chocolate
Hobbies:
- Knitting
- Painting
- Running
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Pastry Chef — Hotel Jerome, Aspen, CO
- Pastry Chef, No9 Park, Boston, Mass
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Instructor Name: Bernard Kazenske
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Pastry Chef
Date Hired at School:
Education/Degree(s):
- ACF Certified Executive Pastry
- Approved Certification Evaluator
Years in the Industry:
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
Other Positions Held:
- Worthington in Dallas, Texas;
- The Cloister Resort Hotel in Sea Island, Georgia
- The Peabody Hotel in Memphis
- TSanibel Harbour Resort
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Instructor Name: Cara Anam
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/20/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science — University of Southern New Hampshire
Years in the Industry: 24
Favorite Dish: Risotto
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- CEPC
- RBA
- Bread Baker's Guild
Other Positions Held: Pastry Chef
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Instructor Name: Clif J. Dickerson
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 05/21/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts — CIA
- Secondary Teaching Certificate — Texas State University
Years in the Industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Pan-seared duck foie gras with red fruit compote, brioche
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- Certified Executive Chef, CEC
- WRA Certified in Food & Beverage, Nutrition & Supervision
- L'Esprit de Excellence
Other Positions Held:
- Culinary Arts Instructor of Del-Valle ISD
- Sodexho Marriott Executive Chef
- Headliners Club
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Instructor Name: David Waggoner, CEC, FMP, BFA, AS, CCA.
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/11/04
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Fine Arts — Ohio State University
- Associates of Applied Science — Columbus State Community College
Years in the Industry: 27
Favorite Dish: Prime Rib
Hobbies:
- Raising Kids
- Fly Fishing
- Gardening
Awards and/or Associations: CEC
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef SFA Intercontinental Hotel
- Sous Chef Senate River Grill
- Sous Chef Soaring Eagles Casino & Resort
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Instructor Name: Earl J. Vallery, Jr.
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/20/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking — Texas Culinary Academy
- Bachelor of Fine Arts — Louisiana State University
Years in the Industry: 5
Favorite Dish: Paella
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF — Certified working pastry chef
- American Culinary Federation Member
Other Positions Held:
- Head Decorator/Pastry Lead — Central Market
- Bakery Lead — Bread Alone Bakery
- Pastry Chef — Ciola's Restaurant
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Instructor Name: Edna Lynn Porter
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/22/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY 1976
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas, Austin, TX
- Business Foundations Certificate
Years in the Industry: 34
Hobbies:
- Taking care of or being with my grandson
- Cooking and having dinner with my friends
- College football & Professional Tennis, watching sports
Awards and/or Associations:
- International Association of Culinary Professionals; Certified Culinary Professional
- Les Dames d'Escoffier International
- ACF
- NRAEF: Food Management Professional, Certified Serv Safe Instructor & Proctor
Other Positions Held:
- Vice President and General Manager
- Executive Chef and Manager
- Caterer
- Food & Beverage Manager
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Instructor Name: Ernie Beasley
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 02/23/04
Education/Degree(s):
- Master of Science, Communication — Florida State
- Bachelor of Science, Communication — Florida State
Years in the Industry: 28
Favorite Dish: Toro Sashimi
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
Other Positions Held:
- Director of Education
- Executive Chef
- Director of Training & Product Development
- General Manager
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Instructor Name: Evan T. Morgan
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/22/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies — Johnson & Wales Summa Cum Laude Culinary Arts
Years in the Industry: 21
Favorite Dish: Steak
Hobbies:
- Trim Moulding
- Beer Making
- TV Watching
Awards and/or Associations:
- Certified Executive Chef, ACF
- Approved Culinary Examiner, ACF
- Bronze Medal — Capital at Texas Chef's Ben E. Keith Food Show
Other Positions Held:
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Instructor Name: Gary O. Ackerman
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 10/15/98
Education/Degree(s): Pursuing Bachelor's Degree — Occupational Studies, Texas State University
Years in the Industry: 30
Favorite Dish: Snapper Ranchero at Paesano's, San Antonio
Hobbies:
- Fly Fishing
- Woodworking
- British Cars
Awards and/or Associations:
- Student Choice Award — 2003
- Teaching Excellence Award — 2005
Other Positions Held:
- Chef, Owner, Manager of Own Restaurant 1993-1998
- Executive Chef, Emily Morhag Hotel — Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, 1990-1993
- Exec Sous Chef — La Provence, San Antonio, 1991-1993
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Instructor Name: Graham Mitchell
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science — Johnson & Wales
Years in the Industry: 17
Favorite Dish: Miso Marinated Sea Bass
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- L'Esprit de Excellence
- Certified Executive Chef
- ACF
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef — Scottsdale, AZ
- Executive Sous Chef — Restaurant Budo, Napa, CA
- Sous Chef — Scottsdale, AZ
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Instructor Name: Gregory Ritter
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 09/13/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California Culinary Academy
- Bachelor of Arts — UT Austin
Years in the Industry: 12
Favorite Dish: Roasted Chicken, mashed potatoes, brussell sprouts
Hobbies:
- Bicycling
- Electric Bass Guitar
- Upright Acoustic Bass
Awards and/or Associations: FMP
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Instructor Name: Jacquelyn Parchman, CWPC
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/04/03
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science — Food & Beverage Management — Texas Culinary Academy
Years in the Industry: 12
Favorite Dish: Crawfish Etouffee (to eat), Sourdough Bread (to bake)
Hobbies:
- Cross-Stitching
- Crocheting
- Baking
Awards and/or Associations: National Member, American Culinary Federation
Other Positions Held:
- Asst Pastry Chef
- Line Cook
- Baker
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Instructor Name: Jane A. Nickles
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/01/97
Education/Degree(s):
- Master of Business Administration — California State University
- Bachelor of Arts Political Science — UC Berkeley
Years in the Industry: 28
Favorite Dish: Smoked Salmon with Riesling
Hobbies:
- Theater — Patron and Critic
- Travel
- Writing for Wine & Food Journals
Awards and/or Associations:
- Educator of the Year – Professional Development 2007
- Certified Specialist of Wine
- Speaker for the Society of Wine Educators & Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
Other Positions Held:
- Food & Beverage Director – Bristol Hotels & Resorts
- Banquet & Catering Director – Holiday Inns
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Instructor Name: Jayson Reynolds
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 03/15/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — Texas Culinary Academy
Years in the Industry: 25
Favorite Dish: Steak and Fries
Hobbies:
- Brewing Beer
- Movies
- Gaming
- Snowskiing
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member ACF
- Member IACP
- FMP, NRAEF
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef
- Sous Chef
- Chef de Cuisine
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Instructor Name: Jennie Shields
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Pastry Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/27/07
Education/Degree(s):
- BA International Politics/Russian Studies - Tulane University
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts - Texas Culinary Academy
Years in the Industry: 9
Favorite Dish: Peanut Butter Cookies
Hobbies:
- Yoga
- Girl Scouting
- Cooking
Awards and/or Associations:
- Certified Working Pastry Chef from ACF
- Educator of the Year
- Student Success Nominee 2010
Other Positions Held:
- Bakery Production Manager, Central Market North Lamar
- Pastry Chef, Central Market North Lamar
- Freelance Wedding Cake Designer
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Instructor Name: Kevin M. Quinn
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Culinary Department Chair
Date Hired at School: 1/06/03
Education/Degree(s):Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts - Culinary Institute of America
Years in the Industry: 23
Favorite Dish: Paella
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- American Culinary Federation
- Certified Executive Chef
Other Positions Held:
- Restaurant Instructor
- Executive Chef — Gotham Restaurant Group
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Instructor Name: Jennifer E. McClintick
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 10/03/05
Education/Degree(s):
- Certificate — Baking & Pastry Arts, Baltimore Culinary College
- Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising — Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Years in the Industry: 15
Favorite Dish: Anything chocolate
Hobbies:
- Photography
- Gardening
- Cycling
Awards and/or Associations:
- Certified Working Pastry Chef – ACF
- Foodservice Management Professional – NRAEF
- Serv Safe - NRAEF
Other Positions Held:
- Pastry Chef — Melisse, Santa Monica, CA
- Pastry Chef — Zoe, NY, NY
- Pastry Chef — Mark's Place, Miami, FL
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Instructor Name: John R. Maroon
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 01/04/09
Education/Degree(s):
- A.O.S. Culinary Institute of America, 1991
- B.P.S. Culinary Institute of America, 1996
Years in the Industry: 23
Favorite Dish: Filet Mignon Rossini
Hobbies:
- Musical Instruments
- Golf
- Wines
Awards and/or Associations:
- First Level Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
- Certified Associate, Federation of Dining Room Professionals
- Recipient of the Hospitality Award, Les Chaines des Rotisseurs
- TABC Certified for Beverage Service
Other Positions Held:
- Sous Chef, Glenmaura National Golf Club, Moosic, PA
- Executive Sous Chef, Marvelous Muggs, Moosic, PA
- Executive Chef/Owner, Venticello Ristorante, San Francisco, CA
- Managing Partner, Perdix, Inc., San Francisco, CA
- General Manager, House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, CA
- General Manager, Finn & Porter, Austin, TX
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Instructor Name: John Mims
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 09/03
Education/Degree(s): B.A. - Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas
Years in the Industry: 33
Favorite Dish: Duck and Stacked Enchiladas
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF Member and CEC Certified
- FMP
- NRA Professional Cooking Certificate
- Chef of the Year Reader’s Poll Austin Chronicle
- Past President of the Slow Food Austin Chapter for 5 Years
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef in Italian, Interior Mexican and Southwest Cuisine
- Executive Chef, Central Market Austin
- Did catering for Movies, TV Commercials and the Tour du Pont Bike Race
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Instructor Name: Kevin Stork
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 12/19/01
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts — University of Texas, Austin
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — Texas Culinary Academy
Years in the Industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Duck Confit
Hobbies:
- Wargaming
- Collecting Books
- History
Awards and/or Associations: ACF
Other Positions Held: Executive Chef Southern Foods
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Instructor Name: Lauren Downing
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Pastry Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 11/09/10
Education/Degree(s):
- AOS in Baking and Pastry Arts - Culinary Institute of America
- BPS in Hotel and Restaurant Management - Culinary Institute of America
Years in the Industry: 9
Favorite Dish: Everything
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- ServSafe Certificate
- TABC Certificate
- CPR/AED Certificate
Other Positions Held:
- Pastry Chef, Austin Cookie Lounge, TX
- Pastry Cook, Georgian Dining Room, GA
- Stager, Jean Georges, NY
- Pastry Chef, 100 Hudson Restaurant, GA
- Lead Pastry Cook, Sea Island Company, GA
- Pastry Cook, Top of the Hub Restaurant, MA
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Instructor Name: Lloyd Banks
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 06/10/08
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management — Texas Culinary Academy
Years in the Industry: 18
Favorite Dish:
- Chili, Beans & Cornbread
- French Fries
- Ice Cream
Hobbies:
- Sports
- Video Games
- Sudoku Puzzles
Awards and/or Associations: ACF
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Instructor Name: Mark Chapman
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Pastry Chef
Date Hired at School:
Education/Degree(s): Associate’s Degree in International Pastry Arts - Johnson and Wales in Charleston, South Carolina
Years in the Industry:
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
Other Positions Held:
- Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas
- La Mansion in San Antonio, Texas
- Maxims in New York City
- The Four Seasons in New York City
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Instructor Name: Marc Doherty
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 02/18/08
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Applied Science — Texas Culinary Academy
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing — Georgetown University
Years in the Industry: 8
Favorite Dish: Fajitas
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- American Culinary Federation
- Fine Chocolate Industry Association
Other Positions Held:
- Bakery Team Leader — Whole Foods Market
- Associate Team Leader — Whole Foods Market
- Head Chocolatier — Whole Foods Market
- Pastry Cook — Driskill Hotel
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Instructor Name: Matt Williams
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/13/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Master of Science – Adult Education, Oklahoma State University
- Bachelor of Science – Hotel/Restaurant Admin, Oklahoma State University
Years in the Industry: 17
Favorite Dish: Home-made Pasta
Hobbies:
- Boating
- Camping
- Gardening
Awards and/or Associations:
- Teacher of the Year — Tri-County, Bartlesville, OK
- Region Teacher of the Year, Oklahoma
Other Positions Held:
- Restaurant owner
- Restaurant G.M.
- Culinary Arts Instructor
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Instructor Name: Michelle Antonishek
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 11/07
Education/Degree(s):
- The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park,NY
- CEPC
Years in the Industry: 15
Favorite Dish: Steak (rare)
Hobbies:
- Cooking
- Reading Cook Books
- Playing With My Son
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member of ACF
- Serve Safe, TX, Chicago
- First Aid Certified
- Austin American Statesman — 09.2008
- Dining Out Chicago Magazine — Spring/Summer 2007
- Rest & Institution Magazine — 12.2006
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Pastry Chef — Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 09.2005-11.2007
- Executive Pastry Chef — Ritz Carlton, Fours Seasons Hotel, Chicago 03.2005-09.2005
- Executive Pastry Chef — Gramercy Tavern 08.2002-03.2005
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Instructor Name: Mitchell Witkin
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 07/08/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts — Political Science, University of Colorado, Boulder
- Associate of Occupational Studies — Culinary Arts, CIA, Hyde Park, NY
Years in the Industry: About 30 years
Favorite Dish: Prime Rib
Hobbies:
- Golf
- Live Music
- Gardening
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF
- IACP
- Nominated for Educator of the year, CEC Student Success 2008
Other Positions Held: Scholarship IP coordinator at Texas Culinary Academy
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Instructor Name: Paul B. Macry
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 09/27/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science — Western Culinary Institute
Years in the Industry: 30
Favorite Dish: The one I am eating.
Hobbies:
- Snow boarding
- Biking
- Ice Carving
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF medalist – cold food
- ACF member
Other Positions Held: Student Mentor
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Instructor Name: Robert Brady
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 07/06/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Business Administration — University of Texas, Austin 1983
- Associate Degree Construction Management — Richmond College, Dallas, TX
Years in the Industry: 31
Favorite Dish: Pan-Seared Duck Foie Gras with Red Fruit Compote, Brioche
Hobbies:
- Landscaping/Gardening
- Carpentry
- Golf
Awards and/or Associations:
- American Culinary Federation
- McCombs School of Business Advisory Board
Other Positions Held:
- Chef Aquarelle Restaurant Francais
- President Corporate Equities Management, Inc.
- Vice President, Nordal Properties, Inc. Development Company
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Instructor Name: Stephen Cash
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 05/01/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science Seattle Community College
Years in the Industry: 15
Favorite Dish: Honey Pie
Hobbies:
- Linguistics
- Gardening
- Recalcitrant Automobiles
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member ACF
- Member LACP
- Student choice award
Other Positions Held:
- Chef, The Bitter End, Austin, TX
- Chef du Cuisine, The Granite Café, Austin, TX
- Sous Chef, Boulevard Bistrot, Austin, TX
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Instructor Name: Steve Smith
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Vice President of Academic Affairs
Date Hired at School: 06/06/05
Education/Degree(s):
- Master of Arts, Religion — Yale University
- Bachelor of Arts, English — University of Texas at Austin
Years in the Industry: 21
Favorite Dish: Medium Rare Ribeye
Hobbies:
Other Positions Held:
- Assistant Vice President, Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation
- Positions in management and student administration at various universities
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Instructor Name: Steven Loiacono
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 10/12/07
Education/Degree(s): Associate in Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales, RI
Years in the Industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Osso Boco
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF
- Above & Beyond 2008
- Food Manager Certified
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef
- Owner
- Management
Instructor Name: Talyon Lange
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Austin, TX
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 10/28/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin (formerly Texas Culinary Academy)
Years in the Industry: 19
Favorite Dish: Bacon
Hobbies: Motorsports
Awards and/or Associations: Certified Executive Chef with the ACF, WACS
Other Positions Held:
- Four Season Hotel, Austin, TX
- Sous Chef, Brinker International
- Chef, Café 24
- Chef, City Grill
- Chef, Oasis
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