We sought the advice of some of the world's top chefs while developing our chef training diplomas. They continue to work with us to keep our programs current and practical.
Our chef training programs are meticulously designed by professionals in the hospitality industry, to provide students with the skills they need in today's demanding restaurant and food services operations.
Meet the members of our Advisory Board:
Advisory Board of Liaison College
Chef Darryl Fletcher, North America Corporate Chef for Aqua Star, writes recipes for the Aqua Star website and works in product development. He has been featured in the Foodservice and Hospitality magazine’s Chef’s corner
Chef Sebastian Cugno, Award-winning chef, brings years of extensive culinary experiences and worldwide industry know-how to the cooking classes at North Peel Secondary School in the Brampton, Ontario area..
Christopher Day, a graduate of The Culinary Institute Of America, spent his early years as a pastry chef in New York and Chicago. He now divides his time between the lecture circuit and consulting work.
Corporate Chef, Mercer Tool Corp
TIP: Always use real butter!
Chef Duane MacNeill combines an award-winning background in franchising with a culinary education, and a strong commitment to supervision, training and quality control at both the franchisee and student level.
Director of Sales for Chef Revival Inc.
TIP: Everyone has a knife, be nice to them!
Chef Christopher Ennew, C.C.C. won personal gold for his 10-plated program, at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg in 1998. But Chef Christopher has another passion: teaching and mentoring young chefs. He hand picks the students who work with him at the Ste. Annes, learning the nuances of spa cuisine from nutrition to menu planning. Chef Christopher is also active in mentoring through competition. He is the Executive Judge and overseer for the culinary arts at Skills Ontario, the premier contest for secondary and post secondary students to showcase their skills.
Executive Chef, Ste. Annes Spa
TIP: It's a career, not just a job - Have passion!
Chef Peter George has led the culinary team at the CN Tower for 12 years. Commited to fresh, locally grown market produce, he maintains his own herb garden on the grounds.
Executive Chef, 360 The Restaurant, CN Tower, Toronto
TIP: Focus on the craft, you'll achieve your dreams.
Chef Mick Elliott, C.C.C., attained international status as Executive Sous Chef of "Little Dix Bay", a 5-star resort in the British Virgin Islands and as Executive Chef of the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship.
Liaison College
TIP: Master your basics. Then remember your basics!
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Christopher Lewis one of the top ten contract caterers in the country, and an expert on the business side of this industry.
President Lewisfoods TIP: Learn to love math!
Chef Bruce Thompson apprenticed in France, attaining the positions of sous chef, head chef and executive chef. He has a Food and Nutrition degree.
Consumer and Trade Specialist for Ontario Pork TIP: Travel, Taste, Travel! Do it till you die!