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From the Kitchen: Chef Blogs
Our professional chef instructors are here to help you both in and outside of the kitchen. Read about them and some of their thoughts on the culinary industry. Keep your eye out for new entries and new entrées right here. When you are ready to enter culinary school, you can count on the support of our professional chef instructors. After all, having you join the network of exceptional Institute of Technology graduates is a goal they share with you.
Chef Don Waddell, CC – Read his blog
Culinary Division Director, Clovis campus
Chef Waddell is an American Culinary Federation Certified Culinarian. He is the Vice President of the Chefs of San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the American Culinary Federation and an award-winning educator in California. Chef Waddell recently received the distinction of being named the Educator of the Year for the Chefs of San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.
Chef Paul Topping – Read his blog
Culinary Division Director, Modesto campus
A 26-year culinary veteran, Chef Paul has worked in every facet of food service and fine dining. From delis and catering to four-star hotels, he began as a dishwasher but worked his way to a position as executive chef, where he's been for 15 years.
Degree: Associate of Occupational Science in Culinary Arts
School: Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I
Graduate Year: 1986
Chef Don Dickinson, CEC, AAC, CCA, ACE - Read his blog
Culinary Division Director, Roseville campus
A two-time winner of the Chef of the Year by the California Capitol Chefs Association (CCCA), Chef Don has worked as an executive chef and collected numerous esteemed titles and awards. His accomplishments over the last two decades include earning the title of Certified Executive Chef and serving eight years as an American Culinary Federation Chair for the western region. He has also earned the designation of Certified Culinary Administrator and currently serves as member of the American Academy of Chefs.
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