Episode 49
Teaching Foodservice Lifestyle
This week, we take a dive into the teaching side of the culinary arts with Chef Jennifer Denlinger who runs the Culinary Management and Hospitality Management programs at Valencia College’s Poinciana campus in Florida. We delve into a variety of topics including: how she prepares her students for a career in foodservice, teaching culinary skills during a pandemic, training advice for operators, and much more.
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Episode Notes
1:01 – About our guest, Chef Jennifer Denlinger
9:20 – Chef D Joins the Show
10:55 – Chef D’s Culinary Journey
12:51 – Turn Towards Teaching
18:03 – COVID-19 and Online Learning
27:15 – Training Advice for Operators
33:37 – The Students
35:11 – Hierarchy of the Kitchen
37:12 – Women in the Kitchen
41:41 – Ambassador to Florida Cuisine
49:62 – Brain Dominance in Culinary and Pastry
55:37 – Chef D’s Inspirational Quote