Culinary and Hospitality Management

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Embark on a fulfilling career in fast-paced, exciting and growing industries! Knowledgeable College of DuPage faculty teaching in state-of-the-art facilities prepare you to manage hotels or restaurants, become a chef, run a catering business or start your own business.

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The Culinary program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation.

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Laura Lerdal, Culinary Market and Lab Coordinator
(630) 942-2359

Anna Gay, Program Support Specialist
(630) 942-2502

Mary Beth Leone, Professor, Hospitality
(630) 942-2059

Tim Meyers, Co-Coordinator, Culinary and Baking
(630) 942-3223

David Kramer, Co-Coordinator, Culinary and Baking
(630) 942-2868

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Technical Education Center (TEC), Room 1034, (630) 942-2592

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Chefwear
2300 Windsor Ct., Suite C
Addison, IL
www.chefwear.com/cod
Toll free: (800) 568-2433
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Schweppes Restaurant Supply
376 W. North Ave., Lombard, IL
Toll free: (888) 606-3500

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2011 Distinguished Hospitality Program Alum

Roy Beaumont

Roy Beaumont was named the 2011 Distinguished Hospitality Program Alum. Beaumont is a former College of DuPage student who works for Marriott International.

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Randy Jeffay Culinary and Hospitality Management
"In the baking store room, there's 400 pounds of high-quality chocolate and other top-notch ingredients," Randy Jeffay said. "In the Classical Cuisine course, we'd be working with tenderloins, lobster tails, ducks, wonderful cuts of fish. These were opportunities to do some real quality learning with quality results."

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Rachel Dau Culinary and Hospitality Management
"I fell in love with the school. The chefs, instructors and fellow classmates have helped to shape who I am now, and I would not trade that for anything."
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Justin Syputa Culinary and Hospitality Management
"The staff at COD was really helpful and hands-on with the students," Justin Syputa said. "Marybeth Leone was terrific because she has great industry experience and was able to give you real-life situations."
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Kelli Jones Culinary and Hospitality Management
"I have a sense of pride to say that I'm in this culinary program," Kelli Jones said. "My experience at College of DuPage has empowered me to feel well-prepared to enter the work force. I know I can succeed at obtaining a long and promising career in the hospitality industry."
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Jamie Fredericks Culinary and Hospitality Management
College of DuPage alumnae Jamie Fredericks is back at her alma mater to help run the Inn at Water's Edge. The six-room boutique hotel is part of the new Culinary & Hospitality Center located on campus in Glen Ellyn. The Inn doubles as a learning lab for students in the Culinary and Hospitality Management program, the same program from which Fredericks graduated.
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Roy Beaumont Culinary and Hospitality Management
"College of DuPage was like a bees nest in terms of activity," Roy Beaumont said. "There were many areas where you could become engaged, and I took advantage of that. Not only did I study hotel classes, but I also looked for ways to expand my horizons."
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