100. Chef Hawkes Returns for the 100th!
This is it folks, we've reached 100 Episodes! The Food For ThoughtCast proudly welcomes back Chef Hawkes- the incredible culinary educator and all around food hero- the master chef of Great Britain and foodie extraordinaire, and just an amazing guy....
This is it folks, we've reached 100 Episodes! The Food For ThoughtCast proudly welcomes back Chef Hawkes- the incredible culinary educator and all around food hero- the master chef of Great Britain and foodie extraordinaire, and just an amazing guy. You first met Chef Hawkes in Episode 67 and he is back to give us an update on what is happening in the world of culinary education, studying to use food as medicine, and the exciting things that can be made with MREs. We had a great time talking to Chef Hawkes and could listen to him celebrate his students and talk about food and his travels for hours and hours. Thank you for celebrating our 100th episode with us! Whether you've been listening since the beginning, joined somewhere in the middle, or have just found us today- we appreciate you!
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Dominic Hawkes
Culinary Educator/Author/
Dominic Hawkes is a Master Chef of Great Britain with over 29 years of experience in the food service industry. He began his culinary journey in London’s finest hotels, including the Ritz, Radisson Edwardian & Prince Regent, and the Dubai International Aerospace Show. With a diploma in culinary arts, diploma in food hygiene, and certification in nutrition & health, and wines & spirits. Dominic later completed a bachelor's degree in business studies, majoring in hospitality studies.
After working for Bank of America's Corporate Food Services in their corporate center, Dominic became the Food & Beverage Director at Charlotte City Club, where he worked for 19 years before transitioning into teaching Culinary Arts. Since 2019, he has been teaching at the Lancaster County School District Career Center in South Carolina, where he is certified to teach and proctor certifications by the National Restaurant Association, including ProStart Culinary & ServSafe.
Dominic's commitment to education is exemplified by his successful efforts in 2022 when he and the Lancaster County School District Career Center became the first secondary school in the Carolinas to receive American Culinary Federation accreditation, certifying students with the coveted Certified Fundamentals Cook (CFC) certification.
Dominic's dedication to his students was further highlighted during the 2020 pandemic lockdowns when he swiftly adapted his classes to an online platform. Since then, he has shared his valuable insights with audiences worldwide t…
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