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MCCC CULINARY STUDENTS COOK
FOR THE CAPITOL
Senator Randy Richardville publicly thanked the culinary students with a speech in front
of all the guests. State Reps. Kathy Angerer and Kate Ebli later honored the efforts of the
students with a resolution on the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Graduates of this program are prepared to accept jobs as cooks and chefs in hotels, fine
dining restaurants, resorts and institutions.
Students in the culinary skills and management program take college courses to gain
knowledge and skills in cooking and restaurant operation. They receive hands-on
experience operating the Cuisine 1300 Restaurant located on the MCCC campus,
and also gain experience in banquet operations, catering and kitchen management.
In April, culinary skills and management students – under the direction of
Chef Kevin Thomas and Chef Vicki LaValle – prepared lunchtime hors d’oeuvres
for lawmakers and their staffs, as well as representatives and students from
community colleges statewide.
The Community College Day gathering at the Capitol honored the contributions
of Michigan’s 28 two-year institutions and the integral role they play in the
preparation and development of the state’s workforce.