Instructor Name: Chris Allen
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date Hired at School: 2005
Education/Degree(s): California School of Culinary Arts – Pasadena, CA
Years in the industry: 4
Awards and/or Associations: Summer Art Academy — Children Enrich Cooking Camp
Other Positions Held:
- A 2 Z Gourmet Catering
- Special Events Admissions Specialist
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Instructor Name: Adel Aschenbrener
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Baking 110 & 210 and Pâtisserie & Baking Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/20/06
Education/Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts, Mass Media Studies — University of San Francisco
Years in the industry: 8
Favorite Dish: Anything with Bacon, Chocolate, or Both
Hobbies:
- Eating Fine Food and Enjoying Great Wine
- Traveling
- Dancing & Listening to Music
Awards and/or Associations: ACF
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef — Writing Pad, Los Angeles
- Pastry Sous Chef — Ciudad, Los Angeles
- Pastry Sous Chef & Pantry Cook — La Terza, Los Angeles
- Pastry and Pantry Cook — The Whisper Lounge, Los Angeles
- Pastry Cook — The Wilshire Ebell Theater, Los Angeles
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Instructor Name: Terrie Beal
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Café FOH Instructor/Manager
Date Hired at School: 11/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — CSCA, Pasadena, CA
- Certified Barista, Latte Art — American Barista & Coffee School, Portland, OR
Years in the industry: 48
Favorite Dish: It depends on my mood — I love almost everything! Probably my favorite is Mexican Food and good breads.
Hobbies:
- Music
- Gardening
- Art
- Reading
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Instructor Name: Gilbert Boyd
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 01/03/04
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Science, Culinary Arts — 1983 Johnson and Wales
- Bachelor of Science Foodservice Management — 1986 Johnson and Wales
Years in the industry: 27
Favorite Dish: Fried Oysters
Hobbies:
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Making cooking videos
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF Certified Executive Chef
- ACF Certified Culinary Administrator
- Alpha Beta Kappa
Other Positions Held:
- Café Chef Reebok Sports Club
- Owner Gills Coffee Bar
- Chef Veg City Diner
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Instructor Name: Larry Bressler
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position:
- Chef Instructor, Advanced Culinary Arts – Culinary Program
- Academic Instructor, Hotel & Restaurant Management Program
Date Hired at School: 10/27/03
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts — Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park NY, December 1983
- Bachelor of Science, Hotel & Restaurant Management — Florida International University, Miami FL, July 1987
Years in the industry: 33
Favorite Dish: Eggplant Parmesan
Hobbies:
- Attending Live Music Events
- Travel (Especially to New Orleans!)
- Researching World Cuisine by Eating in Ethnic Restaurants
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member of American Culinary Federation
- Member of Retail Bakers Guild
- Serve Safe Certified
- First Aid Certified
Other Positions Held: General Manager of Mama’s Small Business Kitchen Incubator, Pasadena, CA
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Instructor Name: Steven Brown
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 03/30/06
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 26
Favorite Dish: Tacos and Corn Dogs (yup)
Hobbies:
- My Band, Mad Parade
- Building Custom Computers
- Online Gaming
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member ACF
- Currently Working on CEC Certification
- California School of Culinary Arts Presidents Honor Roll
Other Positions Held:
- Chef de Cuisine — Bistro Verdu, Glendale.
- Sous Chef — Nic’s Martini Lounge, Beverly Hills
- Corporate Trainer — Claim Jumper Restaurants
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Instructor Name: Vince Caguin
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Academic Instructor
Date Hired at School: 05/15/03
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelors of Arts, Food Science and Nutrition — California State University Sacramento
- Masters Business Administration — Ashford University
Years in the industry: 11
Favorite Dish: Miso Glazed Wild Salmon
Hobbies:
- Music- I Play Both Guitar and Bass.
- Traveling
- School, I Actually Think Learning is Fun!
Awards and/or Associations:
- National Restaurant Association
- American Red Cross
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Instructor Name: Kim Carpenter
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Associate Academic Instructor – Culinary and HRM Courses
Date Hired at School: 09/17/01
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature — California State University, San Bernardino, March 2005
- Master’s Degree, Learning and Teaching with Technology — Ashford University, June 2007
Years in the industry: 7
Favorite Dish: Lemon Peppered Chicken w/Basil on Linguine
Hobbies:
- Photography
- Traveling
- Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, High School and College Football
Awards and/or Associations:
- CEC High Achievers, Bahamas, 2003
- CEC High Lead Conversion, 2003
- CEC Best Team Player, 2004
Other Positions Held:
- CSCA Admissions — High School Presenter/Community Relations
- Retail Management — Converse, Inc., 1994-2001
- Retail Management — Champs Sports, 1991-1994
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Instructor Name: Chef Matt Carpenter
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/15/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
- Kinesiology Major, — University of Colorado Boulder
- Biology Major — University of California Irvine
Years in the industry: 10
Favorite Dish: Duck Confit
Hobbies:
- Sports
- Travel
- World Music
Awards and/or Associations:
- 2006 Los Angeles Magazine Best Chef Hangout-Bin 8945
- Variety Magazine Best French Fries, Los Angeles 2006-Bin 8945
- West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 2006, Creative Business Award
Other Positions Held:
- Chef de Cuisine — Josie Restaurant
- Chef/Owner — Bin 8945 Wine Bar and Bistro
- Executive Chef/ Consultant — Yum Yum Tree, Dubai and Bahrain U.A.E. Current Projects Include The Grinder and Burger Bar
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Instructor Name: David Casillas
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 09/12/05
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 12
Favorite Dish: So Many to Choose From
Hobbies:
- Fishing
- Home brewing
- Listening to music
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Instructor Name: Summer Cervantez
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Adjunct Academic Instructor
Date Hired at School: 01/01
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts — Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles, CA
- Working on Masters Degree
Years in the industry: 7
Favorite Dish: Great Mashed Potatoes
Hobbies:
- Love to Cook
- Collect Old Cookbooks
- Avid reader
- Traveling
Other Positions Held:
- Social Worker
- Self-employed, Educational Consultant
- Public School Summer School Teacher and Sub
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Instructor Name: Christine Chang
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 07/24/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science — University of California, San Diego
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 9
Favorite Dish: Currently Mac and Cheese
Hobbies:
- Reading
- Hiking
- Trying New Restaurants
Awards and/or Associations: WCR
Other Positions Held:
- Cooking School Coordinator — Sur La Table
- Private Chef — San Francisco
- Line Cook — Citrus Restaurants
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Instructor Name: Jennifer Chin
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Department Chair
Date Hired at School: 04/01/03
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with a Specialization in Business Administration — UCLA
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
- Master of Science, Nutritional Science — Cal State Los Angeles
Years in the industry: 8
Favorite Dish: Fudgy Brownies
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- Student Retention Award, 2003
- Instructor of the Year, 2006
- Customer Service Ambassador Award, 2005
Other Positions Held:
- Chef Instructor
- Executive Chef
- Assistant Pastry Chef
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Instructor Name: Jeffrey S. Coker
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Department Chair — Introduction to Culinary Skills
Date Hired at School: 07/05/00
Education/Degree(s):
- Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Learning — Azusa Pacific University
- Bachelor of Science Business Administration — Sullivan University
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Grilled New York Steak and a Cold Beer, Anything Else is Gravy
Hobbies:
- Any Vacation with My Wife and Children
- Golf
- Boating and Water Skiing
Awards and/or Associations:
- 2008 CSCA Educator of the Year
- ACF Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), Chef de Cuisine (CCC)
- 2006 CSCA Educator of the Year Nominee
Other Positions Held:
- Faculty Advisory Board, Immediate Past President
- Chef Instructor, Introduction to Culinary Skills I, II and Meat and Seafood Fabrication
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Instructor Name: Jeremiah Cone
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/00
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish: A White Plate (I like too many to select merely one)
Hobbies:
- Home Brewing
- Travel
- Fishing / Crabbing
Awards and/or Associations:
- Arcadia Weekly Chef of The Week
- Who’s who of America’s Teachers
Other Positions Held:
- Head Chef
- Sous Chef
- Chef de Cuisine
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Instructor Name: Carol (Crowley) Kravitz
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date Hired at School: 01/08/00
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts, English — UCLA
- Standard Secondary Teaching Credential State of California
- Associate of Occupational Studies — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 9
Favorite Dish: Braised Short Ribs with Soft Polenta and Mushroom Ragout
Hobbies:
- Amateur Radio
- Pilates
- Walking
Awards and/or Associations:
- International Association of Culinary Professionals
- Women Chef’s and Restaurateurs
- American Society of Baking (Society of Bakery Women)
- American Culinary Federation
- Bread Baker’s Guild of America
Other Positions Held:
- Rebecca’s Bakery Baker
- VP Musklat Pipe and Supply Co. Inc.
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Instructor Name: Beth Doehler
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Adjunct Instructor — Hospitality & Restaurant Management Accounting Courses
Date Hired at School: 02/18/08
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Emphasis in Accounting, Minor in Economics
- Certified Tax Preparer, California
- Notary Public
Years in the industry: 1
Favorite Dish: Rack of Lamb
Hobbies:
- Volunteering in The Community
- Reading
- Crocheting/Needlework
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member of CTEC
- Member of National Notary Association
Other Positions Held:
- President, Annunciation Catholic School PTO Board
- President, Villa L’Auberge Del Mar Homeowners Association
- Voting Delegate to the California Central Committee
- Presidential Appointee to the Selective Service Standby Board
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Instructor Name: David Edens
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Department Chair, Advanced Culinary Arts
Date Hired at School: 07/24/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
- Bachelor of Science, Physical Education — California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Master of Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Administration — University of Southern California
- Doctor of Education, Higher Education Administration — Azusa Pacific University (In Progress)
Years in the industry: 7
Favorite Dish: Braised Beef Short Ribs with Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Pommes Puree and Wilted Arugula
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- 2006 Culinary Educator of the Year, Career Education Corporation
- Certified Chef de Cuisine, American Culinary Federation
- Level One, Court of Master Sommeliers
Other Positions Held:
- Sous Chef
- Associate Chef Instructor
- Chef Instructor
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Instructor Name: Louis Eguaras
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor/Chair, Certification/Accreditation/Professional Development of the Faculty Advisory Board
Date Hired at School: 06/06
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant Management — New England Culinary Institute
- Associate of Arts, History — College of the Canyons
Years in the industry: 22
Favorite Dish: Paella Valenciana
Hobbies:
- Globetrotter — Travelling the World
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Warhammer — Army Miniatures Strategic Table-Top Gaming
Awards and/or Associations:
- Sara Lee Deli National Sandwich Day Spokesperson (2008)
- Member, American Culinary Federation
- Member, World Association of Chefs Societies
- Honorable Discharge, United States Navy (1991-1997)
- Good Conduct Award (1993,1996)
- Presidential Service Badge (USN, 1993)
Other Positions Held:
- Intro One Chef Instructor
- International Cuisine Chef Instructor
- Purchasing and Receiving Chef Instructor
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Instructor Name: Chef Darrell Folck
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/01/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts California Culinary Academy
Years in the industry: 15
Favorite Dish: Pulled Pork Sandwich with Wickless Pickles and Wild Turkey BBQ Sauce
Hobbies:
- Playing the Drums
- Going to See The Chargers & Angels Play
- Fishing
Awards and/or Associations:
- Educator of The Year for The CSCA a couple of times
- Certified Exec Chef
- 1st Place in The Off The Wall Cake Comp
Other Positions Held:
- Exec Chef — Coto de Caza Golf Club
- Chef Tournant — The Carnelian Room
- Sous Chef — Savoy in San Francisco
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Instructor Name: Roger Frey
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Associate Instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/06
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 10
Favorite Dish: BBQ
Hobbies: Sleeping
Awards and/or Associations:
- International Caters Association
- “Best Caterer 2008” Glendale News Press
Other Positions Held:
- Owner Chef Custom Culinary Services
- Owner Chef Franks Famous Kitchen and Bakery
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Instructor Name: Chefs George
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 2000
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Arts Degree in Business Management — American Intercontinental University Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
Years in the industry: 30
Hobbies: Speaks Three Languages
Awards and/or Associations:
- Former School Department Chair of The International Foods and The Garde — Manager
- Certificate of Excellence from The Catering and Hospitality Industry
Other Positions Held:
- Claridges Hotel — Apprenticed
- Chef Tournant — Intermar Group Hotels
- Chef de Partie — Bagswell Restaurant in the Hyatt Waikiki Hotel
- Sous Chef — Deerfield Beach Country Club
- Opened the Famous Espartacus Fiesta Restaurant in Beverly Hills Ca
- Part Owner of " Le Jardin D'ete" in Beverly Hills Ca
- Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Banquet Chefs in Hotels such as Hyatt, Hilton, Doubletree, Sheraton and Guest Suites Hotels.
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Instructor Name: Christopher D. Gielen
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Associate Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 01/03/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Science — Citrus College, Azuza, CA
- Associate of Occupational Studies — California School of Culinary Arts
- Undergraduate Studies — C.S.U. Fullerton
Years in the industry: 7
Favorite Dish: Fried Rice
Hobbies:
- Water Polo
- Martial Arts
- Winter Sports
Awards and/or Associations:
- 4 Stars, OC Register: Le Quai Restaurant in Newport Beach, 2006
- Top 10 Chefs in Pasadena, Arroyo Monthly, 2008
Other Positions Held: Assistant Water Polo Coach: Pomona – Pitzer Colleges
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Instructor Name: Judy Gilbert
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Pâtisserie Instructor
Date Hired at School: 05/03
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Arts Degree
Years in the industry: 31
Favorite Dish: Anything from Exotic Thai Bistro in Simi Valley
Hobbies:
- Reading
- Tennis
- Home Cooking
Awards and/or Associations: 1st place Off the Wall Cake Competition
Other Positions Held:
- Baking Club Advisor
- Judge for The Edible Book Competition
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Instructor Name: Jennifer Gomez
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Associate Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/20/06
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts — Central New Mexico Community College
- Certificate in Professional Cooking
- Certificate in Professional Baking
- Certificate in Food Service Management
Years in the industry: 8
Favorite Dish: Spaghetti
Hobbies:
- Going to Soccer Games (Kids) and Galaxy Games
- Baking
- Cooking
- Spending Time with Friends and Family
- Shopping at Williams Sonoma
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF- CWPC (Certified Working Pastry Chef)
- RBA
Other Positions Held:
- Pastry Chef
- Assistant Pastry Chef
- Personal Chef
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Instructor Name: Mary Jo R. Gore
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/06/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
- Bachelor of Science in Management with Management Information System — Assumption College, Philadelphia.
Years in the industry: 12
Favorite Dish: Asian Food — I Can Go On and On
Hobbies: Cooking
Other Positions Held:
- Patina Restaurant, Melrose Ave — Garde Manger, Entremetier, Poissonier, Tournant
- Melisse Restaurant-Santa Monica — Garde Manger, Entremetier, Poissenier, Tournant, Saucier
- Bouchee Restaurant — Tournant, Sous Chef
- Mirabel Hotel and Restaurant Management Group — Office Manager
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Instructor Name: Herve Guillard
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 09/01/01
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
- Health & Safety Engineering Degree — Health & Safety Institute, Grenoble, France
Years in the industry: 12
Favorite Dish: Boeuf Bourguignon
Hobbies:
- Hiking
- Volunteering
- Tennis
Awards and/or Associations:
- Bakers Guild
- Club Culinaire of French Cuisine
- ACF
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Instructor Name: Tenisha Hall
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 01/04
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
- Bachelors of Professional Studies — Culinary Arts Culinary Institute of America
- Fellowship Certificate, Meat and Seafood Fabrication — Culinary Institute of America
Years in the industry: 12
Favorite Dish: Sautéed Skate wings with Lemon Buerre Blanc, Sautéed Spring Veggies and Roasted Potatoes
Hobbies:
- Reading Cookbooks
- Reading Fictional Books
- Playing Video Games
Awards and/or Associations:
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Instructor Name: Mona Harrington
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor — Garde Manger
Date Hired at School: 05/00
Education/Degree(s):
- Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
- Master of Arts, English — California State University Long Beach
- Bachelor of Arts, English — California State University Long Beach
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Hamburgers
Hobbies:
- Wine
- Crocheting
- Working Out
Awards and/or Associations:
- Certified Sommelier — Court of Master Sommeliers
- American Culinary Federation
- Member — Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Other Positions Held:
- Academic Instructor — Wine Studies
- Faculty Advisor — Wine Club
- Share Out Strength Coordinator
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Instructor Name: Denise L. Jackson
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position:
- Director of Human Resources
- Adjunct Instructor
Date Hired at School: 03/26/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelors Degree, Political Science — Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
- Master of Public Administration — The American University, Washington, D.C.
Years in the industry: 39
Hobbies:
- Antiquing
- Cooking
- Interior Design
Awards and/or Associations: SHRM
Other Positions Held: Instructor, UCLA Extension
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Instructor Name: Jeffrey Jimenez
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Associate Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 07/26/06
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studes Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
- Bachelor of Arts Psychology — Azusa Pacific University
Years in the industry: 9
Favorite Dish: Pork Adobo
Hobbies:
- Snowboarding
- Saltwater Fishing
- Travelling Around the World
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF Membership
- Slow Foods Member
- Asian Fusion Member
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef — Chevy Chase Country Club; Glendale, CA
- Sous Chef — Edelweiss Lodge and Resort; Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Germany
- Line Cook — I’o Restaurant; Maui, HI
- Head Chef — Owen’s American Bistro; Chino, CA
- Sous Chef — Borgo Pretale Hotel; Siena, Italy
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Instructor Name: Chef Rick Jones
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 01/03/06
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies — Culinary Johnson & Wales
Years in the industry: 27
Favorite Dish: Braised Short Ribs
Hobbies:
- Architecture
- Scuba Diving
- Metal Arts Design
Awards and/or Associations: A.C.F. California
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Instructor Name: Kimberly Knight
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 07/06/05
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts — The Art Institute of Atlanta
Years in the industry: 14
Favorite Dish: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Hobbies:
- Reading
- Bargain Hunting
- Traveling
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Instructor Name: Christin O’Shell-Konrad
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Education/Degree: Associate of Arts Degree in Baking & Pastry — Baltimore International Culinary College
Years in the industry: 22
Favorite Dish: Veal Chop w/ Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad
Hobbies:
- Baking (of course)
- Travel
- Music
Awards and/or Associations: ACF
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Instructor Name: Dorothy Howzell Lewis
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Department Chair Hospitality & Restaurant Management/Academics
Education/Degree(s):
- Master Public Administration
- Bachelor of Science, Business Education
- Legal Secretary Diploma
Years in the industry: 25
Favorite Dish: Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes w/ Lots of Gravy
Hobbies: Event Planner — (Weddings, Birthdays, Special Occasions)
Awards and/or Associations:
- ARCOM
- Wine Specialist Club
Other Positions Held:
- Director of Education
- Investment Cash Manager
- Academic Dean
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Instructor Name: Jose Lim
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Instructor
Date Hired at School: 04/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts — UCLA
- Certified in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking
Years in the industry: 10
Favorite Dish: Sourdough Bread
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations: Bread Bakers Guild
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Instructor Name: Karla Lomeli
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 01/03/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
- Bachelor in Art — California State University, Los Angeles
Years in the industry: 5
Favorite Dish: Sushi
Hobbies:
- Besides Cooking, Photography
- Painting
Awards and/or Associations: ACF
Other Positions Held:
- Pastry Chef
- Line Cook
- None Culinary Field, Elementary Teacher
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Instructor Name: Gena Lora
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 02/04/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 24
Favorite Dish: Pasta with Pesto
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF
- Bread Bakers Guild of America
- RBA
Other Positions Held:
- Catering (AKLA)
- Sony Studios (Bon Appétit)
- Central Park Cafe
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Instructor Name: Rose Ludwig
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Associate Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 08/07/07
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree, Culinary Arts — Johnson and Wales University
Years in the industry: 26
Favorite Dish: Braised Lamb Shanks
Hobbies:
- Sailing
- Traveling
- Going to Flea Markets
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Instructor Name: Rebecca Marrs
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Director of Career Services Adjunct Academic Instructor
Date Hired at School: 06/05
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with Emphasis in Marketing — California State University Long Beach, 2002
- UK International Business/English Studies, Certificate in Environmental Issues in Britain, May 2001, Nottingham — Trent University, Nottingham, England
Years in the industry: 6
Favorite Dish: Anything with Curry
Hobbies:
- Dinning Out To Make Externship and Employment Connections
- Travel
Awards and/or Associations:
- CEC High Achievement Award for 2007
- CEC Achievement of Excellence Award for Career Services Department in 2006
- Presidents and Deans List Cal State Long Beach
Other Positions Held:
- Branch Manager — LAX Branch Robert Half International (Specialized Recruiting Firm)
- Division Manager OfficeTeam — Robert Half International
- Fashion Jewelry Assistant Manager — Nordstorms
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Instructor Name: Chanel Justine Martinez
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Lead Chef Instructor, instructor for Baking and Pastries
Date Hired at School: 02/20/06
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 5
Favorite Dish: Gravalax and Bagels
Hobbies:
- Designing Wedding Cakes
- Cooking
- Scrapbooking
Awards and/or Associations:
- L’ Esprit d’ excellence
- Alliance for Children’s Rights — Annual Dinner
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef and Owner — White Apron Catering
- Executive Chef — Tastebuds Restaurant and Catering
- Pastry Cook — Omni Hotel
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Instructor Name: Bill Momary
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Department Chair — Restaurant Operations
Date Hired at School: 08/01
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science, Biology
- Master of Education, Educational Administration — Leadership
Years in the industry: 32
Favorite Dish: Stroganoff
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
Other Positions Held: Director
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Instructor Name: Margaret Mott
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Academic Instructor, Learning Resource Center
Date Hired at School: 04/02/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Master of Education, Adult Education — Oregon State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies — Linfield College
Years in the industry: A Lifetime of Enjoying All Culinary Experiences
Favorite Dish: Shrimp and Grits
Hobbies:
- Cooking
- Eating & Sipping Wine with Friends
- Watching Food Shows & Reading Food Magazines
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Instructor Name: Carlos Mulia
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 09/23/03
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 25
Favorite Dish: Blue Crab with Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations: ACF
Other Positions Held: Recipe Creator and Food Stylist for Sun World Produce
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Instructor Name: Cindy Mushet
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 05/01
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology — UCLA
- Professional Designation in Marketing — UCLA
- Culinary Certificate — Tante Marie’s Cooking School
- Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture — UC Davis
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Fresh, Handcrafted Danish and Croissants
Hobbies:
- Doing Anything with My Daughter
- Dancing
- Reading
Awards and/or Associations:
- IACP
- Slow Food
- ACF
- Baker’s Dozen
Other Positions Held:
- Owned Business Bella Dolci Artisan Sweets in San Diego
- Latest Cookbook written: The Art and Soul of Baking
- Pastry Chef For Nearly 20 years: Berkeley, Napa, San Diego, Los Angeles
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Instructor Name: Mario Novo
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Director of Compliance
Date Hired at School: 04/07/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree— Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park New York
Years in the industry: 23
Favorite Dish: Steak with Pasta
Hobbies:
Other Positions Held:
- Instructor — California School of Culinary Arts
- Department Chair — California School of Culinary Arts
- Registrar — California School of Culinary Arts
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Instructor Name: Glenn Ochi CCC, CCE
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor, International Cuisine
Date Hired at School: 02/11/99
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate Degree — East Los Angeles College
- Bachelors Degree, Hotel Restaurant Management — New England Culinary Institute, (completion date June 2009)
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Good Ole Fashioned Barbeque Made My Way
Hobbies:
- Surf Fishing
- Trout Fishing
- Gardening
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF National Champions/Chefs Knowledge Bowl
- Silver Medal and Judges Award, ACF Competition, San Diego
- Bronze Medal ACF Competition, Los Angeles
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Instructor Name: Joshua M. Orlando, M.B.A., C.W.P.C., C.C.E.
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Department Chair
Date Hired at School: 02/14/00
Education/Degree(s):
- Master of Business Administration – University of Phoenix
- Bachelor of Science, Food Service Management – Johnson & Wales University
- Associate of Applied Science, Baking & Pastry Arts – Johnson & Wales University
Years in the industry: 17
Favorite Dish: Anything a La Mode
Hobbies:
- Collecting Industry Related Books
- Mountain Biking
- Photography
Awards and/or Associations:
- Certified Working Pastry Chef — American Culinary Federation
- Certified Culinary Educator — American Culinary Federation
- Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor — American Red Cross
- American Culinary Federation (ACF)
- International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
- International Cake Exploration Société (ICES)
- Bread Baker’s Guild of America (BBGA)
- Retail Bakers of America (RBA)
Other Positions Held:
- Lead Pastry Chef Instructor — California School of Culinary Arts
- Assistant Pastry Chef — Sandestin Beach Resort
- Pastry Cook — Boston Harbor Hotel
- Baker/Bread Baker — Robert’s Bread Factory/Sweet Temptations
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Instructor Name: Brad Owen
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor — Garde Manger, Academic Instructor, Wine
Date Hired at School: 11/13/00
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 13
Favorite Dish: Soft Scrambled Eggs
Hobbies:
- Father of 4 children
- Husband of Wife with 4 children
- Wine studies
Awards and/or Associations:
- Instructor of the Year CSCA 07
- Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers)
- Slow Food
- ACF
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef — Azusa Pacific University
- Wine instructor — Huntington Library and Gardens
- Restaurant and Wine Consultant
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Instructor Name: Michael Perez
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 11/05
Education/Degree(s): Certificate of Arts — Cerritos College
Years in the industry: 12
Favorite Dish: Medium-Rare Steak
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations: International Food Safety Service Council (1999-2002)
Other Positions Held:
- Sous Chef
- Regional Trainer
- Tournant
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Instructor Name: Mike Pergl
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 10/01/02
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts — California School of Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Braised Short Ribs
Hobbies: Fishing
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Instructor Name: Karen Rawers
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 09/13/04
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate Arts, Culinary Arts — Sullivan College National Center for Hospitality Studies, Louisville, KY
- Associate Arts, Baking and Pastry — Sullivan College National Center for Hospitality Studies, Louisville, KY
Years in the industry: 15
Hobbies:
- Finding “Hole in a Wall” Restaurants
- Responsible Pet Owner Awareness, Herding with My Kuvasz
Awards and/or Associations:
- National Restaurant Association Gold Medal and Judges Award, Jr. Competition 1994
- American Culinary Federation Member
Other Positions Held:
- Pastry Chef — Michel Richard Citronelle, Washington, D.C.
- Assistant Pastry Chef — NOLA, New Orleans, LA
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Instructor Name: Cecilia Reyes-Roberts
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Culinary Baking
Date Hired at School: 05/00
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies
Years in the industry: 8
Favorite Dish: Grilled New York Steak Roasted Garlic Mash, Green Peas with Smoked Bacon and a Glass of ‘J’ Shramsberg Cabernet
Hobbies:
- Cooking & Baking
- Music & Films
- Eating/Dining Out With Family and Friends
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF
- Women Chef Restaurant
- Bread Bakers Guild of America
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Instructor Name: Geraldine Christine Reyes
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 06/05/00
Education/Degree(s):
- Associates of Occupational Studies Degree — Culinary Institute of America (1989)
- Bachelors Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, New England Culinary Institute (April 2009)
Years in the industry: 23
Favorite Dish: Korean Kalbi Jim
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- J.F. Hutton Scholarship Award — Culinary Institute of America
- Most Promising Speaker Award — Kiwanis International
Other Positions Held:
- Pastry Chef — the Royal Lahaina Resort Hotel, Kaanapali Maui, Hawaii
- Assistant Pastry Chef — Alan Wongs Pineapple Room Restaurant Oahu, Hawaii
- Assistant Pastry Chef — Four Seasons Hotel Santa Barbara, California
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Instructor Name: Mario Romero
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Lead Chef Instructor — Advanced Garde Manger and International Classes
Date Hired at School: 08/05
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 6
Favorite Dish: Mushroom Risotto
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations: Slow Food Movement
Other Positions Held:
- Lead Events Chef — Along Came Mary And Duece Events
- Lead Chef — Bonne Bouffe Catering
- Cook — Dominic’s Restaurant West Hollywood
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Instructor Name: Matthew Zboray
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Los Angeles, CA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor
Date Hired at School: 02/02
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Arts, History with Honors — Pitzer College (Claremont, CA)
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Studies — Pitzer College (Claremont, CA)
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish:
- To Eat: Special A with Chicken and Guacamole at Maritza’s in San Diego
- To Cook: Paella, It is a Nuanced Dish and a Challenge Every Time
Hobbies:
- Home Repair
- Travel
- Fencing
Awards and/or Associations:
Other Positions Held:
- Intro 1
- International Cuisine
- Culinary History
- Professional Development Seminar
- International Externship Advisor
- Club Advisor Slow Food Pasadena