Jorge Moreno, Pastry Super Stars & Presidential Medallions
Team Member Showcase: Jorge Moreno
“I would love to highlight Jorge in our newsletter this week. His contribution to quality culinary practices, strong positive personality and enhanced professionalism make him a champion of the qualities and characteristic we value at Lavish.” - Chef Jeff Zanatta
A Message from Jorge: I started my experience as a cook while transitioning from a career as an architect. I was trying to find something I was passionate about so I would enjoy pairing my passion with my profession. I have loved the experience of learning. From the colleagues with different backgrounds to passionate people willing to teach to the intricacies of knife work and simple braises and sauces. My favorite part of being a culinarian is the experience with guests enjoying or critiquing your food. I have learned to take every experience in the positive as when someone loves something they let you know but also when something needs work they try to help you understand a constructive way to improve your skill. Of course, my favorite lesson learned is to taste, taste and then taste again!! Brightness and simplicity, letting the ingredients speak for themselves. These are my passions.
Welcome New Team Members!
Virgilia, Julian, Carlos, Erica, Jessye, Arie! We’re so glad you’re here. Welcome to Lavish Roots!
Shout Out to our Homestead Pastry Team
“Happy Friday! I wanted to submit a cute team photo of our Pastry Team here at Homestead. Gabby (she/her), Pastry Lead, and Jasmine (they/them), Pastry Cook, did an incredible job making pastries this week. In the photo they are posing with White Velvet Cupcakes made for this Friday's lunch service.” - Lexie
Congratulations, Chef B!
ACF’s Presidential Medallion Recipient 2022
“The Presidential Medallion is considered the highest honor given by the President of the American Culinary Federation. It is presented in recognition of outstanding representation of the ACF fundamental principles, including superior strength of character and continued contributions to ACF and the culinary industry as a whole.” - American Culinary Federation
Hundreds of professional chefs attend the American Culinary Federation (ACF)’s National Conventions each year for professional development opportunities and to enhance their culinary skills. The ACF National Convention features keynote speakers, cutting-edge demonstrations, a trade-show, networking, awards ceremony, and live culinary competitions. This year's event was in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Caesar's Forum Convention Center. On the last day of the convention, Thursday, July 28, 2022, Chef Brandon LaVielle, CEC was one of 25 recipients from around the country to be awarded the ACF Presidential Medallion.
“Congratulations to Delanie Marshall and Tyler Brinkerhoff who are getting married this weekend!”
Get Involved: About “Voices of Tomorrow”
Voices of Tomorrow (VOT) is a community-based organization serving childcare providers and families in King County’s East African immigrant and refugee community. VOT was founded in 2012 by two of East African teachers because they saw inequities in the early learning system that deeply impacted the growth, development, and academic performance of our community’s children.
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Team Member Website Tip of the Week
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