NEW ORLEANS — Chef Ruth Varisco, Program Manager of the Nunez Community College Culinary Arts Program, was named "2018 Chef of the Year" by the New Orleans Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.
"The Amercan Culinary Federation is the certifying body for chefs," says Varisco. "To be selected by your peers is the highest honor." Varisco reiterated how much of an honor it is to be listed on the same trophy as Paul Prudhomme, who was the 1978 recipient of the award.
Varisco told Biz New Orleans she is excited for the national convention, which will be in New Orleans next month. Nunez Community College Culinary Arts Program students will be involved in the competition in several capacities.
Nunez's Culinary Arts Program prepares students for careers in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, schools, and cafés. The Culinary Entrepreneurship program brings together principals of small business management with culinary skills for students who want to own their own food-industry business. For training in the Culinary Arts, visit www.nunez.edu to apply for the Fall 2018 semester. Scholarship opportunities are available.
– by Alexa Harrison, associate news editor
