Meet The Chef

An innovative chef with over twenty-five years of experience in the food service industry. A culinary services professional, with expertise in many areas of the industry including: cooking (Culinary Institute of America graduate), management (training, program development/training implementation) food/recipe development/menu development, financial repositioning strategies, concept development/kitchen design and equipment specifications.

A Certified Executive Chef and Master Certified Food Service Executive. A degree from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduating in 1984 at the top of the class. Returning twice to the CIA to further education and participate in a fellowship program. As well as, returning once again for continuing education programs including Hospitality and Restaurant Management, American Regional Cuisine and Masters Baking.

Culinary experiences include: Chef and Executive Chef positions with Disney Theme Parks, Orlando, Florida, Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia and Lettuce Entertain You, Chicago, Illinois and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Additionally, a variety of private sector positions with retail food service operations as both Food and Beverage Director and Executive Chef positions. Including pivotal roles in implementing new and existing food service products for various operations: restaurants, hotels, casinos and theme parks.

Tel: 312-823-0997 | Email: joelingegno @jingegno.com

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