United Fresh announces Excellence in Foodservice awards
Six chefs and food service professionals representing a variety of culinary styles and backgrounds have been named as the United Fresh 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice award winners.
The winners in each category are:
Chef David Kramer, Chef Instructor, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Ill. ¬- Business in Industry & Colleges
Chef Michael Stebner, Director of Culinary, True Food Kitchen, Scottsdale, Ariz. – Casual & Family Dining Restaurants
Chef Brian Scheehser, Trellis Restaurant, Kirkland, Wash. – Fine Dining Restaurants
Area Executive Chef Christophe Depuichaffray, InterContinental Mark Hopkins and Hotel InterContinental San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif. – Hotels & Healthcare
Jessica Shelly, Director of Food Services, Cincinnati Public Schools – K-12 Foodservice
John Hughes, Senior Vice President & Director of Training, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Manasquan, N.J. – Quick Service Restaurants
The six were selected from approximately 120 nominations submitted by produce companies and foodservice operations across North America. Awards were based on the recipients’ incorporation of fresh produce into menu development, use of protocols for correct storage and handling of produce, leadership in produce-related community service and special events, and recognition by their company and industry peers.
All will participate in a panel discussion, “Top Chefs! Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners,” to be held during United Fresh 2012 in Dallas May 1-3. The event will be videotaped and available for viewing at www.UnitedFresh.TV.
