ARAMARK and the Culinary Institute of America Celebrate 100th ...

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ARAMARK AND THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA CELEBRATE 100 th HIGHER
EDUCATION PROCHEF GRADUATE
Culinary and Management Training Program Promotes Creativity on Campus
PHILADELPHIA, PA June 14, 2012– ARAMARK, a world leader in providing professional services,
and The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college, are pleased to
announce the graduation of the 100 th ARAMARK Higher Education chef from the college’s prestigious
ProChef Certification program. Serving colleges, universities, conference centers and preparatory
schools throughout the nation, the specially trained 100 Higher Education chefs join the ranks of more
than 85 certified chefs from ARAMARK’s Sports and Entertainment business, which first enrolled in the
CIA’s ProChef program in 2008.
“We are proud to recognize the 100 th ProChef graduate and congratulate each of the ARAMARK
Higher Education chefs who have participated in this program for their hard work and continued
dedication to excellence,” said Chris Hackem, President, ARAMARK Higher Education. “ARAMARK’s
partnership with the CIA provides opportunities for our talented chefs to excel while ensuring an
exceptional culinary experience for their students, customers and clients.”
A rigorous and comprehensive professional development and culinary skills verification program, the
CIA’s ProChef Certification measures a variety of core culinary, managerial and financial acumen,
including a chef’s skill in taste, proper cooking methods, authenticity, plating, use of all ingredients,
hygiene and disposal of food waste.
"We are pleased to join ARAMARK in celebrating this special milestone as we work together to support
the continued growth of the program among its Higher Education chefs,” said Brad Barnes, senior
director of Continuing Education at The Culinary Institute of America. “The ProChef Certification
process provides these already-creative chefs with the additional skills, training and tools needed to
excel in their careers.”

The following ARAMARK Higher Education chefs recently received their ProChef I and ProChef II
Certification:
ProChef I:
Jason Daniel, Clemson University
Luke Landmesser, Steinberg Conference Center, The University of Pennsylvania
Jeremy Reimer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Doug Schmoyer, Campbell University
Christian Thormose, Clemson University
Sarah Waycott, University of Southern Maine at Portland
Peter Daigle, Loomis Chaffee
Larry Junk, Loras College
Jesse Reeves, Bloomsburg University
Brandon Rudisill, James Madison University
Kelly Vanconnett, Saginaw Valley State University
Nick Willemson, University of Rochester
ProChef II:
Greg Colline, University of Minnesota
Tim Fox, The Cate School at Santa Barbara
Nick Vidovic, John Carroll University
Roberto Villagomez, University Center of Chicago
Antonio Pignagrande, University of Rochester
David Seaton, LaSalle University
Joshua Bonds, Corbin University
Michelle Boyle, Meredith College
Phillipe Didier, Boise State University
Jerry Reveron, The Taft School
Stacy Wiroll, University of Minnesota
About The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering
bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts as well as certificate
programs in culinary arts, Latin cuisines, and wine and beverage studies. As the world's premier
culinary college, the CIA provides thought leadership in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability,
and world cuisines & cultures through research and conferences. The CIA has a network of 44,000
alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz, Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi, Cat Cora,
Dan Coudreaut, Steve Ells, Johnny Iuzzini, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The CIA also offers
courses for professionals and enthusiasts, as well as consulting services in support of innovation for the
foodservice and hospitality industry. The college has campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San
Antonio, TX; and Singapore. For more information, visit www.ciachef.edu.
About ARAMARK Higher Education
ARAMARK Higher Education is dedicated to excellence in dining, facility, conference center, and
stadium and arena services. ARAMARK enhances the living and learning experience and environment
for more than 600 colleges and universities throughout North America. For more information and a list
of our services, visit www.aramarkhighered.com.
About ARAMARK

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities
management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school
districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. The company is recognized as one of
the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, one of the "World's Most Admired
Companies" by FORTUNE magazine and one of America's Largest Private Companies by both
FORTUNE and Forbes magazines. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its
clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental
stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia,
ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at
www.twitter.com/aramarknews.
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