She expects to complete a culinary-arts associate degree in June 2015 and plans to teach after graduation.
“Jill is certainly deserving of the prestigious title of MCCA Student Chef of the Year,” says Thomas F. Recinella, CEC, ACE, AAC, program director and COURSES Restaurant executive chef at CIM Port Huron. “She trained extensively for the competition, and has demonstrated her dedication and devotion to her education, the culinary profession and, most importantly, her fellow students throughout her time at CIM Port Huron.”
Schafer is a wine educator who is as entertaining as he is knowledgeable about wine. Professionally known as the Wine Counselor, he provides training, education and development services to establishments selling and serving wine. His humorous approach to wine education is reflected in his trademark phrase, “I taste bad wine so you don’t have to.” At CIM Port Huron, he teaches two courses: Introduction to Wine and Beer Styles and Service.
For more information about Baker College, visit www.baker.edu. For more information about MCCA, visit www.mccachef.org.
Photo:Jill Tucker, a CIM Port Huron student, bested eight student culinarians representing other collegiate programs in southeastern Michigan for the title of Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association Student Chef of the Year. She is pictured with Thomas F. Recinella, CEC, ACE, AAC, program director and COURSES Restaurant executive chef at CIM Port Huron.