Instructor Name: Cristian Adasme
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead instructor – Cuisine Courses
Date Hired at School: 06/14/2004
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
- Law School, UCV, Valparaiso, Chile- Not graduated (3 years)
Years in the Industry: 11 years
Favorite Dish:
- Anything properly braised, baked empanadas and all breads
Hobbies:
- Play Guitar
- Listening to Music
- Reading
Awards and/or Associations:
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef and Restaurant Manager- Country Club
- Chef de Cuisine
- Banquet Chef (Hotels)
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Instructor Name: Christopher "Scott" Bruce
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Chef Instructor: Introduction to Skills 1, Introduction to Skills 2, and Introduction to Garde Mange 1
Date Hired at School: July 28, 2005
Education/Degree(s):
- ACFEI (Apprenticeship Program) 97' - Certified Culinarian
- San Jacinto State University 94'
Years in the Industry: 27 years
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- American Culinary Federation Member since 1995
- Federation of Italian Chefs - Diploma of Merit
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef – The Ashford Club, Atlanta GA
- Executive Chef – Indian Hills Country Club, Marietta GA
- Executive Sous Chef – The Georgian Club, Atlanta GA
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Instructor Name: Jerald Cassidy
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Director of Education
Date Hired at School: 01/10/2005
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Science, Culinary Arts - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta
- Master of Education, Supervision and Administration – Antioch New England Graduate School
- Associate of Science, Nursing – Vermont College of Norwich University
Years in the Industry: 7
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Home Renovation Projects
- Reading
- Biking
Awards and/or Associations:
- Personal Chef Network
- National Restaurant Association, Past Member
Other Positions Held:
- Volunteer Food Coordinator for Central Shelter in Atlanta, GA
- Chef Instructor – Food Science, ServSafe
- Owner/Operator, Personal Chef Service
- CEO and Vice-President of Nursing for several Charter Hospitals
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Instructor Name: Christopher Crump
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Executive Lead Instructor – Pâtisserie & Baking Courses
Date Hired at School: 5/22/2006
Education/Degree(s):
- AAT – Culinary Arts, Chattahoochee Technical College
- MBA – Business, Emory University
- BS – Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University
Years in the Industry: 8
Favorite Dish:
- Insalata Caprese (Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil and S&P)
Hobbies:
- Fantasy Football
- Online Shopping
- Travel
Awards and/or Associations:
- American Culinary Federation
- Research Chefs Association
- 2006 Tea Experience Digest –Tea Competition Best Dessert
- 2008 Bread and Pastry Championship - Participant
Other Positions Held:
- R&D – Schwan's Food Service
- Pastry – Georgia Aquarium
- Pastry – Village Corner Bakery
- Culinary – Dunwoody Country Club
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Instructor Name: Chef April Cullen, CWPC
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Instructor Culinary Foundations
Date Hired at School: 6/14/04
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science Food Service Management – Johnson & Wales University
- Associate of Applied Science Baking and Pastry - Johnson & Wales University
Years in the Industry: 18 years
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Music-playing guitar and avid music collector
- Rock Climbing
- Cycling
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF member
- Slow Foods Movement
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Pastry Chef
- Head Production Baker
- Assistant Purchasing Manager for Art Institute of Atlanta
- Instructor – Chattahoochee Technical College
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Instructor Name: Kristina A. Dahl
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Executive Lead Instructor - Foundations II - Cuisine program
Date Hired at School: 6-14-2004
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Administration - Georgia State University
- Associates Degree of Applied Science, Culinary Arts, Summa cum Laude - Johnson And Wales University, Charleston, South Carolina
Years in the Industry: 18 years
Favorite Dish:
- Veal Marsala with Parmesan risotto
- Pizza
Hobbies:
- Eating out at new restaurants
- Shopping
- Ice carving
Awards and/or Associations:
- Manager of the Quarter at Westin Buckhead
- Employee of the Month - LCB Atlanta
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef at Swissôtel Atlanta
- Sous Chef at Brasstown Valley Resort
- Caterer
- Restaurant Sous Chef at Partridge Inn
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Instructor Name: Stephen Deihl
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor for both Baking and Pastry and Culinary Courses
Date Hired at School: January 2, 2007
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Science in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Years in the Industry: 30
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Fine Cigars (collecting and enjoying)
- Sports (mostly college GO IRISH!!!)
- R/C Aircraft (electric park flyers)
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member of the American Culinary Federation, Atlanta Chapter
- Faculty of the Quarter
- Graduated with Perfect Attendance from The CIA
- Coach of the Year (Little League Baseball)
Other Positions Held:
- Business Owner
- Executive Chef
- Executive Pastry Chef
- Executive Sous Chef
- Banquet Chef
- Waiter
- Bartender
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Instructor Name: Albert J.DiFonzo,Jr.
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Executive Lead Instructor – Culinary, Pâtisserie and Baking Courses
Date Hired at School: 3/31/04
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management, Florida International University
- Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Institute of America
Years in the Industry: 24
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
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Instructor Name: Joseph DiPaolo Jr. CEPC
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Pastry Chef Instructor – Pâtisserie & Baking Courses
Date Hired at School: 8/2/2004
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
- Georgia Perimeter College- Currently enrolled pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management
Years in the Industry: 20 years
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
Awards and/or Associations:
- American Culinary Federation-Certified Executive Pastry Chef
- Bread Bakers Guild of America
- Research Chefs Association
- Retail Bakers Association
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Pastry Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Baker
- Research and Development Pastry Chef
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Instructor Name: John F. Emmons
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Full Time Instructor
Date Hired at School: 4/1/04
Education/Degree(s):
- B.A. History – Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio
Years in the Industry: 20
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Jogging
- International music
- Wine study
Awards and/or Associations:
- Intermediate and Advanced Certificates – WSET, London, England
- CDP – Certified Dining Room Professional - FDRP
Other Positions Held:
- Server in local metro Atlanta restaurants
- Retail wine sales
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Instructor Name: Lisa Fernandez
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Executive Lead Instructor – Pâtisserie & Baking Certificate Program
Date Hired at School: August 4, 2004
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Years in the Industry: 13
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Painting
- Piano, Guitar, Violin
- Knitting, Needlepoint
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF Plated Dessert, Bronze (2001)
- Southern Pastry Classic, Plated Dessert, Bronze
- Chicago School of Mold Making Sugar Art Casting Challenge, Sponsor's Choice
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Pastry Chef, Villa Christina Restaurant, Atlanta
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Instructor Name: Chef Lori M. Flynn
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Chef Instructor - Lumiere
Date Hired at School: 02/09/04
Education/Degree(s):
- AOS in Pastry Arts, Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI)
- BS in Food Service Management, Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI)
Years in the Industry: 17
Favorite Dish:
- Any item that will awaken my taste buds and senses leading to excellent conversation or thoughts.
Hobbies:
- Volunteering Time for Charitable Causes
- Gluten Free Cooking & Baking
- Motorcycling
- Travel
Awards and/or Associations:
- Women's Foodservice Forum
- Georgia Restaurant Association
- Share Our Strength
Other Positions Held:
- Lead Chef Instructor - Externship
- Lead Chef Instructor – Hospitality Career Management & Business Supervision
- Associate Instructor - Lumiere
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Instructor Name: Gretchen K. George
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Executive Lead Instructor-Cuisine Program Pâtisserie & Baking Courses
Date Hired at School: 10/23/2006
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Years in the Industry: 15
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Gumpaste
- Photography
- Travel
Awards and/or Associations:
- 3/2004- Bronze Medal – Individual Wedding Cake Competition, Southern Pastry Classic
- 3/2003- Certified Executive Pastry Chef, ACF
- 3/2001- Silver Medal - Frozen Dessert Competition, Southern Pastry Classic
- 10/2000- Bronze Medal - Plated Dessert Competition, American Cup ACF
Other Positions Held:
- R&D Pastry Chef- Atlanta Bread Company
- Executive Pastry Chef, Capital City Club
- Executive Pastry Chef, Anthony's Fine Dining
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Instructor Name: Sean Glenn
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Instructor – Pâtisserie & Baking Courses; Lead Instructor – Culinary Courses; Pastry
Date Hired at School: 6/19/2006
Years in the Industry: 15
Favorite Dish:
- Give Me Sushi or Give Me Death
Hobbies:
- Avid World of Warcraft Player
- Guitar/Bass enthusiast
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member in Good Standing, ACF
Other Positions Held:
- Exec pastry chef, Joli Kobe
- Pastry Chef, Ritz-Carlton
- Pastry Chef, Seeger's
- Baker, Piedmont Driving Club
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Instructor Name: Chef Jae Gruber
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor: College Success, Food Science and Safety, Nutrition, Career Management, Principals of American Cuisine
Date Hired at School: 04/10/2004
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Arts in Culinary Arts - Art Institute of Atlanta
- Associate of Applied Science in Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management specializing in Hotel Management and Special Events - Gwinnett Technical College
- Currently Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management with a Concentration in Hospitality – Ashford University
Years in the Industry: 14
Favorite Dish:
- I have never met any food that I haven't loved when it is well prepared.
Hobbies:
- Yoga
- Reading
- Motorcycle Riding
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member: American Culinary Federation
- Member: Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
- Employee of the Month, 03/2006
- Faculty of the Quarter, 01/2007
Other Positions Held:
- Secretary/Sergeant in Arms, Faculty Development Team
- Host of former LCB-Atlanta radio show, On the Front Burner
- Current host of radio show, Great Taste from the Chefs Corner
- Syndicated food columnist for Ourtown.com
- Member of editorial staff for Bleus News, an LCB-Atlanta publication
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Instructor Name: Harry Haff
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor, Culinary Classes, Baking and Pastry Classes, F&B Cost Control, Wines and Beverages
Date Hired at School: January 4, 2004
Education/Degree(s):
- AOS Culinary Institute of America
- Master of Music, The Juilliard School
- BA Education, Montclair University
Years in the Industry: 25
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Classical music
- Reading
- Scuba diving
Awards and/or Associations:
- CEC, CCA, American Culinary Federation
- Advanced Certificate, Wine and Spirits Education Trust, London, England
- Selected to judge Northwest Wine Symposium, Portland OR 2008
Other Positions Held:
- Wine Writer, AppellationAmerica.com
- Wine columnist, Direct Marketing Publishing, Atlanta
- Judge, Taste of Forsyth, GA
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Instructor Name: David Halbruner
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor Pastry and Baking Program
Date Hired at School: 09/22/08
Years in the Industry: 36
Favorite Dish:
- BBQ Pork, Chicken and Beef
Hobbies:
- Fishing
- Camping
- Outdoor Cooking
Awards and/or Associations:
- 2 Gold Medals
- 7 Silver Medals
- 4 Bronze Medals
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Instructor Name: Dan Harrar
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor in Foundation II, Introduction and Advanced Garde Manger, International Cuisine.
Date Hired at School: 08/23/2004
Education/Degree(s):
- BEP & CAP Hotel & Restaurant management (major in Classical Cuisine) from LTH Nice, France.
- BEP & CAP Hotel & Restaurant Management (major in Restaurant Service) from LTH Paris, France.
- Bachelor Degree in Hotel and Restaurant management (major in Classical Cuisine) from LTH, Menton, France.
Years in the industry: 25
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Ice Sculpture
- Fine Wine Tasting
- International Traveling
Awards and/or Associations:
- Gold Medal of Regional Nicoise Cuisine Contest.
- Voted best restaurant in Atlanta for 5 years by “Atlanta Magazine”
- ACF member
Other Positions Held:
- Chef / Owner at Café de Nice, Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.
- Executive Chef at Anis Café, Atlanta, GA.
- Executive Chef at Les Halles Restaurant, Atlanta GA, Washington DC, NY NY.
- Executive Chef at Banyan Tree Resort in Vabbinfaru Island, Maldives.
- Chef de Party at The Savoy Hotel, London UK.
- Chef de Party at La Tour d’Argent, Paris France.
- Comis de Cuisine at The Hotel de Paris, Monaco, Monte-Carlo.
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Instructor Name: Stephanie Harris
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Instructor Math/Computers
Date Hired at School: August 2004
Education/Degree(s):
- BS Mathematics – Spellman College
- MS Applied Mathematics – Clark Atlanta University
- PhD Instructional Design Online Learning – Capella University 2011
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Instructor Name: Dr. John E. Heckman
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead General Education Instructor (English and Psychology)
Date Hired at School: 02/04/2008
Education/Degree(s):
- B.S. Degree – Toccoa Falls College – Toccoa Falls, GA
- Master’s Degree – Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- Doctoral Degree – Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
Years in the industry: 6 years in the academic field as a professor
Favorite Dish:
- Chef Sued’s Beef Wellington
Hobbies:
- Riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles
- Hiking & Camping (outdoors activities)
- Reading (astrophysics, philosophy, history, and literature)
Awards and/or Associations:
- Girl Scouts of America – North Georgia Board of Directors
- Helping Hands – founder and Board of Directors (501c3 focusing on literacy, job training, and assistance for at-risk, lower income families in Georgia)
- Member APA (American Psychological Association professional association)
Other Positions Held:
- Faculty Member
- Private Marriage and Family Counselor
- Clergy
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Instructor Name: William Patrick Irwin
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Associate Instructor in Lumier’ Restaurant
Date Hired at School: 12/6/06
Education/Degree(s): Certificate in Culinary Technology Gulf Coast Culinary Institute
Years in the industry: 14
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Riding my Harley-Davidson
- Playing guitar
- Spending time with my son
Awards and/or Associations:
- Current “Faculty of the Quarter”
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef
- Executive Sous Chef
- General Manager
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Instructor Name: Ginny Johnson
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Associate Instructor - Patisserie & Baking Courses
Date Hired at School: 2/5/2007
Education/Degree(s):
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration – Birmingham-Southern College
- Certificate, Baking and Pastry – Culinary Institute of America, Greystone
Years in the industry: 17
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Photography
- Tennis
- Traveling
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF
- Bread Bakers Guild of America
Other Positions Held:
- Bakery Manager, Publix Supermarkets
- Bakery Manager, Rhodes Designer Cakes
- Pastry Chef, Artisan Bakers
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Instructor Name: Chef John O. Kanadu. CEC, CCE, CGMC, CGCE
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor for Principles of International Cuisine
Date Hired at School: 11/03/2003
Education/Degree(s):
- Culinary Arts, Calw-Germany
- Certified German Master Chef, Villingen-Schwenningen- Germany
Years in the industry: 21
Favorite Dish: Fresh home made German Spaetzle
Hobbies:
- Reading
- Soccer
- Martial arts
Awards and/or Associations:
- Certified German Master Chef
- Certified German Culinary Educator
- ACF Certified Executive Chef
- ACF Certified Culinary Educator
- ACF Certification Administrator
- ACF Certification Evaluator
Other Positions Held:
- Chef Instructor: Johnson & Wales Uni. North Miami, Fl
- Executive Chef Lulu’s restaurant Valdosta, Ga
- Sous Chef: Country Club Drive, Lawrenceville. Ga
- Executive Chef: Hotel Kloster, Calw- Germany
- Sous Chef: Hotel Sonne, Schenkenzell-
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Instructor Name: Wing K. Lau
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Associate Chef Instructor – Culinary Foundations 1, Associate Chef Instructor – Meat and Seafood Identification and Fabrication
Date Hired at School: 10/22/07
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate of Applied Technology, Culinary Arts – Chattahoochee Technical College
- Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts Management – Art Institute of Atlanta
Years in the industry: 10
Favorite Dish:
- Chinese Braised Chicken Feet and any kind of Sushi
Hobbies:
- Indoor Badminton
- Working on my cars (my BMW)
- Youth Ministries in my Church
Awards and/or Associations:
- ACF Certified Culinarian
- ServSafe Certified
- 2008 Buckhead Beef Culinary Challenge Mystery Basket – Bronze Medal
- 2008 ACF Mystery Basket Cook-Off – Silver Medal
- 2008 Inland Seafood Governor’s Cup Challenge – Gold Medal
- 2007 ACF Student Culinarian of the Year – Southeast Region Winner
- 2006 Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl Team – National Level competition, Silver Medal
- 2006 Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl Team – Regional Level competition, Gold Medal
- 2006 ACF Junior Hot Food Team Competition – Regional Level Competition, Silver Medal
- 2005 Skills USA National Championship – Post Secondary Culinary Arts
- Gold Medal, 1st place; $30,000 Scholarship awarded
- 2005 SkillsUSA State Championship – Post Secondary Culinary Arts
- Gold Medal, 1st place
- 2005 ACF Junior Hot Food Team Competition – Regional Level Competition, Bronze Medal
- 2005 ACF Junior Hot Food Team Competition – State Level Competition, State Champions
- 2005 ACF Sysco Culinary Salon – Student Knife Skills Competition, 2nd place overall
Other Positions Held:
- Chef/Kitchen Supervisor – Sodexho Corporate Services – Atlanta, GA
- Chef Tournant – Bianco Mediterranean Restaurant – Destin, FL
- Chef Tournant – Cherokee Town & Country Club – Atlanta, GA
- Dim Sum Chef – Oriental Pearl – Atlanta, GA
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Instructor Name: Jeffrey Mekolites CEC
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor – College of Culinary Arts
Date Hired at School: 3/29/2004
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University
- Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University
Years in the industry: 15
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering
- Traveling
- Collecting Wine
Awards and/or Associations:
- Member, American Culinary Federation (ACF)
- Bronze Medal, ACF February 2008
- Certified Executive Chef (CEC), American Culinary Federation, September 2006
- Bronze Medal, ACF March 2006
- Supervision in the Hospitality Industry, Certificate of Course Completion, July 2004.
- Nutrition for Foodservice and Culinary Professionals, Certificate of Course Completion, May 2004.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager, Certificate, December 2004
- Julia Child Fellowship Award 1999
- Golden Quill Honor Society 1999
- Chaine Scholar, Confrerie de la Chaine Des Rostisseurs 1998
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef
- Chef de Cuisine
- Chef
- Sous Chef
- Poissonier
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Instructor Name: Chef Gina Melita
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Chef Instructor, Lumiere Restaurant
Date Hired at School: 10/23/2007
Education/Degree: Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts –Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
Years in the industry: 24
Favorite Dish:
- Braised Lamb Shanks with Polenta Porridge and Broccoli Rabe
Hobbies:
- Bike Riding
- Gardening
- Cooking
Awards and/or Associations:
- Vice President, Slow Food Convivium at LCB Atlanta
- Member ACF Atlanta
- Member Georgia Organics
Other Positions Held:
- Executive Chef, The Pentagoet Inn, Castine, Maine
- Chef/Owner, Dinner With Class Personal Chef Services, Atlanta, GA
- Chef de Cuisine, Pangaea Restaurant, Atlanta, GA
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Instructor Name: Chef Amy Ponzoli
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Instructor American Regional
Date Hired at School: 07/05/04
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts – Johnson & Wales University
Years in the industry: 22
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Gardening
- Collecting Kitchen Antiques
- Decorating
Awards and/or Associations:
- Two Silver Medals, American Culinary Federation Salon Competition
- Educator of The Year, Career Education Corp.
- Faculty Adviser, Slow Foods Le Cordon Bleu Atlanta, Former Local Exchange Coordinator, Women Chefs & Restauranteurs
- Summa cum Laude Graduate, Johnson & Wales University
Other Positions Held:
- Lead Chef Instructor, Back of the House Restaurant Practical
- Chef Instructor, Culinary Skills II
- Instructor, Career Management
- Instructor, Hospitality Management
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Instructor Name: Terence Kyle Reynolds
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
Date Hired at School: 4/1/03
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts – Johnson & Wales University
Years in the industry: 19
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Computer Programming/Networking
- Guitar
- Wood Working
Awards and/or Associations:
- Research Chef’s Association
- Slow Foods
- Bread Bakers Guild of America
Other Positions Held:
- International Externship Advisor
- Experimental Cuisine Consultant
- ESL Teacher
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Instructor Name: Nagib Sued CEC
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor Advanced Garde Manger
Date Hired at School: 06/04
Education/Degree(s):
- AOS Art Institute of Atlanta
Favorite Dish:
- Garlic Shrimp and Stewed Crab Meat Over White Rice
Hobbies:
- Golf
- Baseball
- Video Games
Awards and/or Associations:
- Bronze Medal ACF Cold Food Competition
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Instructor Name: Christopher Thompson
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Chef Instructor – Lumiere Restaurant
Date Hired at School: 05/02/05
Education/Degree(s): Associate of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Years in the industry: 20
Favorite Dish: Crab Cakes that are made right!
Hobbies:
- Carpentry
- Golf
- Guitar
- Photography
Awards and/or Associations:
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Instructor Name: Todd Kazenske
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Department Chair
Date Hired at School: 9/6/03
Education/Degree(s):
- Associate Degree of Business Science
- The Educational Institute of the American Culinary Federation, Inc National Apprenticeship Program
- Currently enrolled in Georgia State University BA in Hospitality Administration
Years in the industry: 33
Favorite Dish:
- Love Italian food but no one favorite dish
Hobbies:
- Hiking/Camping/Backpacking/Traveling
- Hunting/Fishing/Baseball/Football/Basketball/Bowling/Tennis/Swimming
- Cooking/Baking/Reading/collecting Cookbooks
Awards and/or Associations:
- 2007 Atlanta Educator of the year from the American Culinary Federation
- Lifetime Member Cambridge Who’s Who
- Certified Executive Pastry Chef through the American Culinary Federation (CEPC)
- Member of The American Academy of Chefs (AAC) American Culinary Federation
- Member of the National Bread Baker’s Guild of America
- Member of the foundation board of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Numerous Gold medals in ACF competitions
- Local Chapter Chef of the Year (Golden Isles Chefs Association)
Other Positions Held:
- Lead Pastry Instructor, Atlantic Culinary Academy, Dover, New Hampshire
- Lead Instructor, LCB-Atlanta, Tucker, Georgia
- Executive Pastry Chef Ocean reef Club, Key Largo Florida
- Executive Pastry Chef Sea Island Company The Cloister, Sea Island Georgia
- Assistant Pastry Chef Opryland Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee
- Owner/Operator of Grand Finale Bakery
- Pastry Chef Galley Hatch Catering Company, Hampton, New Hampshire
- Sous Chef St. Simons Island Golf Club, St. Simons Island, Georgia
- Line Cook Mona’s Italian Restaurant, Toluca, Illinois
- Line Cook Capponi’s Italian Restaurant, Toluca, Illinois
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Instructor Name: Marcus Volk
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Chef Instructor - Culinary
Date Hired at School: 11/13/2006
Education/Degree(s): Associates of Occupational Studies in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, California Culinary Academy
Years in the industry: 14
Favorite Dish:
- Entrée: A perfectly cooked Steak and a loaded Baked Potato
- Appetizer: Kumomoto Oysters Mignonette
Hobbies:
- Fishing
- Riding motorcycles
- Gardening
- NASCAR!
Awards and/or Associations:
- Faculty of the Quarter – Le Cordon Bleu - Atlanta
- Employee of the Season – Buckhead Life Group
- ACF Member – National & Atlanta Chapter
- Slow Foods Member
Other Positions Held:
- Saucier – The Food Studio, Atlanta
- Chef Tournant – Pano’s & Paul’s, Atlanta
- Chef de Partie – Rubicon, San Francisco
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Instructor Name: Steve Wattrick
Le Cordon Bleu Campus Location: Atlanta, GA
School Current Position: Lead Instructor – Nutrition, Sanitation, College Success
Date Hired at School: 12/8/2003
Education/Degree(s):
- B.A. Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management, Michigan State University
- B.S. Education, Kennesaw State University (student teaching not complete)
Years in the Industry: 30
Favorite Dish:
Hobbies:
- Swimming
- Furniture Refinishing
- Single Malt Scotches
Awards and/or Associations:
- Dietary Managers Association
- Certified ServSafe Instructor for Sanitation and Alcohol
Other Positions Held:
- Food Service Director – Marriott Healthcare Division
- Food Service Manager – Macy's
- Restaurant Manager
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