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Chef Jeff graduated in the top 10 in his class at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He has a long list of accomplishments and awards, including the title of Gold Medal Winner of the American Culinary Federation. Chef Jeff has worked as the Executive Chef at Blue Heron Hills Country Club and was the Executive Chef during the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament. He also worked as the Executive Chef at the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa from 1990 through 1996.

During the past 10 years, Jeff’s focus has been on education. He is currently the Culinary Arts Director with the Rochester City School District at East High School, where he developed the Culinary Arts program and designed the restaurant. Chef Jeff’s commitment to education, the culinary arts and local farms is a great match with the Education Department of the New York Wine & Culinary Center and the Slice, Dice and Spice NY culinary challenge.

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