Faculty Profiles
Instructor Name: Randy J. Barrett
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Boston, MA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 05/01/2008
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts -- The Culinary Institute of America
- Bachelor of Professional Studies, Culinary Arts Management -- The Culinary Institute of America
Years in the industry: 12
Favorite Dish:
- Chinese Double-Cooked Pork Belly with Fermented Black Bean
Hobbies:
- Playing Guitar
- Bicycling
- Photography
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Instructor Name: Mike Chapter
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Boston, MA
School Current Position: Adjunct Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 7/7/2008
Education/Degree(s):
- B.S., Foods & Nutrition, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Culinary Certificate, Kendall College, Evanston, IL
Years in the industry: 15
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- World Travel
- Ethnic Cuisine
Awards and/or Associations:
- Research Chefs Association
- Int'l Assoc. of Culinary Professionals
Other Positions Held:
- Sr. R&D Technologist, Dunkin Donuts
- Sr. Corporate Chef, Kraft Foods
- Culinary Consultant, Food IQ
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Instructor Name: Alexis A Girhiny
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Boston, MA
School Current Position: Adjunct Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 6/2008
Education/Degree(s):
- Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
- Bachelor degree, UMASS, Amherst
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
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Instructor Name: Ying Wei Luo
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Boston, MA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor, Pâtisserie & Baking Courses
Date Hired at School: July 7, 2008
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate Degree in Applied Science, Newbury College
Years in the industry: 15
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
Other Positions Held:
- Adjunct Chef Instructor, Newbury College
- Pastry Chef, Charles Hotel
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Instructor Name: Christine Merlo
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Boston, MA
School Current Position: Chef-Instructor: Intro to Baking and Pastry; Skills II; Wine and Beverage; International
Date Hired at School: July 1, 2008
Education/Degree(s:
- Certificate of Culinary Arts – Boston University
- Candidate for Sommelier Diploma – International Sommelier Guild
- Masters of Art – Human Resource Management – Framingham State College
- Bachelor of Science – Business Marketing – Providence College
Years in the industry: 5
Favorite Dish:
- To eat - steak and french fries; to make – baked french toast soufflé with apple and pear compote
Hobbies:
- Music
- Movies
- Crossword puzzles
Other Positions Held:
- Chef-Instructor/Assistant Professor – Newbury College
- Chef-Instructor/Kitchen Manager – Boston University
- Food Writer/Recipe Tester – The Boston Globe
- Chef – "Simply Ming" Television Program, Season 2
- Wine Associate – Nine East Wine Emporium
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Instructor Name: John J. O'Toole
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Boston, MA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor, Skills 1 and Other Culinary Classes
Date Hired at School: 10/1/2008
Education/Degree(s):
- A.S. Culinary Arts - McIntosh College
- B.S. Biology – Salem State College
Years in the industry: 8
Favorite Dish:
- Braised Veal Shank (Osso Bucco)
Hobbies:
- Golf
- Food and Wine
- Travel
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member of American Culinary Federation
- Member of the American Wine Society
- Member American Cheese Society
- Certified Culinarian, ACF
- Winner of Italian Mystery Basket Competition
- Nominated for CEC, "Faculty of the Year"
Other Positions Held:
- Chef Instructor - McIntosh College (Atlantic Culinary Academy)
- Restaurant Manager
- Assistant, Restaurant Manager