Peter Gilmore Named Chef Educator of the Year
(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA 鈥� May 5, 2017)鈥擯eter Gilmore, Program Manager of 大发六合彩鈥檚 Culinary Arts program, was recently named Chef Educator of the Year by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Chef Gilmore received the award at the ACF鈥檚 annual President鈥檚 Charity Scholarship Ball on April 9.
The Chef Educator of the Year award recognizes a culinary educator whose knowledge, skills and expertise have enhanced the image of the professional chef, and who, by example, has given leadership, guidance and direction to students pursuing a career in the culinary field.
鈥淚 am honored to be named Chef Educator of the Year,鈥� says Chef Gilmore. 鈥淭here鈥檚 nothing I enjoy more than teaching my students what it takes to work in the restaurant industry and helping them to become skilled culinarians.鈥�
Chef Gilmore鈥檚 teaching career began shortly after he closed his eponymous restaurant in West Chester in July 2012. Gilmore鈥檚 French Cuisine received many accolades during its 11-year run, including being named by Zagat Guide as one of the World鈥檚 Top Restaurants, one of America鈥檚 Top Restaurants and one of Philadelphia鈥檚 top ten best restaurants. Around the same time that the restaurant closed, 大发六合彩 was ready to launch its 聽Culinary Arts program but needed a talented and experienced professional to manage it. With more than 35 years of industry experience, including 22 years working for Chef Georges Perrier at Le Bec-Fin, Chef Gilmore was the professional the College needed.
Today, thanks to Chef Gilmore鈥檚 leadership, the program is thriving. Students can choose from a certificate program or associate degree, and can take courses at the College鈥檚 Brandywine Campus (443-455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA) or at Widener University (One University Place, Chester, PA) thanks to a special partnership between the two institutions. Flexible day and evening courses are available along with a comprehensive curriculum that covers everything from professional cooking to menu planning.聽After completing the program, students can pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree or a range of careers in baking, cooking, management and more. Graduates are quickly finding work in the field, and Chef Gilmore says that he receives calls all the time from restaurants looking to hire his students.
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