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Food and Beverage Culinary Graduates

What is your name and Job Title?
John Delaney, Buffet Manager at Grand Casino Hinckley

How long have you been employed with Grand Casino?
21 1/2 years. 22 years in March 2020.

As a Grand Casino culinary program graduate. Can you share your top 3 takeaways from the program?
The why’s behind cooking, learning areas I’m not comfortable with like baking, extreme details.

What was your favorite part within the culinary training process?
Learning new cooking techniques.

If an applicant/current associate is interested in completing the culinary program what qualities would the F&B dept. be looking for?
Willing to learn, show up (attendance), a passion for culinary learning.

What is your favorite meal to prepare here at Grand Casino or at home?
Smoked Salmon, stuffed mushrooms, asparagus at Home.

What is your name and Job Title?
Jesse Severson, Winds Kitchen Manager at Grand Casino Hinckley.

How long have you been employed with Grand Casino?
14 years.

As a Grand Casino culinary program graduate. Can you share your top 3 takeaways from the program?
The overviews of food safety, learning all the different sauces, the baking part within the program.

What was your favorite part within the culinary training process?
Cooking with the other Managers to learn different styles.

If an applicant/current associate is interested in completing the culinary program what qualities would the F&B dept. be looking for?
#1 the passion for cooking! Someone looking for a career & commitment to the F&B Dept.

What is your favorite meal to prepare here at Grand Casino or at home?
The monthly chef’s tour at The Winds Steakhouse restaurant which offers a four-course meal.

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