Relationship Building, and Some Cookie Judging
As Chef’s we build relationships with many people, in our industry and others. This little blog will focus on the relationship that made a director feel proud this morning. Awhile back, a reporter from The Stockton Record contacted me to see if I could judge a holiday cookie contest. I offered a better alternative, I could probably get my two baking and pastry instructors to judge.
They agreed. However, none of us were really sure how big a deal this is; until this morning. I checked The Stockton Record and found an online article with four pictures, three of them related to my staff. I would like to thank Chef Jenny and Chef Diane for participating and putting themselves and the school out in the public eye. How does this relate to our relations with people? It’s easy, I have been emailing Robin Nichols of the Record regularly to promote our classes for the public, she remembers us a resource and low and behold, she calls us as the experts for judging.
My instructors had a great time, and it appears that the winning recipe won over the judges. Kudos to Miss Moore and may all your culinary treats brighten the souls of your friends this holiday season. Cooking is always about relationships, chefs with food, food with people, people gathering to share with people. To have two dedicated staff members to share of themselves and what our passion is, is what makes me proud. Come catch the fever here at The Institute of Technology.
-Chef Paul
