Edward J. Hennessy
302-857-1706 (W)
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EMPLOYMENT
CHAIR, CULINARY ARTS, 2006 to present
Delaware Technical & Community College,
Terry Campus, 100 Campus Dr., Dover, DE 19904
CHEF/INSTRUCTOR, 1994 to 2006.
Delaware Technical & Community College, 400 Stanton-Christiana Rd., Newark, DE
Full-time faculty member for associate degree programs in culinary art, and food service management
Instruct first and second year students in Introduction to Food Preparation, International Cuisine and Garde Manger.
Lectures that include Introduction to Food Service Management; Cost Control, Menu Planning and Purchasing; Facilities Design; and Human Resource Management.
CHEF, Part-time and summer, 1994 to present
The Vicmead Hunt Club, Wilmington, DE
Assist the Executive Chef in Food Operations.
Assist in planning and coordinating dinner operations at the Bidermann Golf Club.
CO/OWNER AND EXECUTIVE CHEF, 1990 to 1994
Regency Caterers, Wilmington, DE
Catered functions from 10 to 1000 people
EXECUTIVE CHEF, 1977 to 1990
The Wilmington Club, Wilmington, DE
Managed purchasing and menu planning of daily luncheon club and private dinner business.
Managed culinary operations of a highly respected off premise catering business.
EXECUTIVE CHEF, 1974 to 1977
Schuyler Meadows Country Club, Albany, N.Y.
Working chef in a golf and tennis club.
Managed purchasing, scheduling and menu planning.
APPRENTICESHIP, 1973-1974
The Greenbrier Resort Hotel, White Sulphur Springs, W.V.
Worked in all the primary stations in this European managed hotel kitchen.
Served under Mr. Hermann Rusch.
EDUCATION
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Science; Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, 2003
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y.
Associate degree in occupational studies, honors, 1973
Junior College of Albany, Albany, N.Y.
Associate degree in liberal arts, 1971
ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Chefs, 1996 to present.
Member of American Culinary Federation, 1984 to present
Certified Executive Chef, 1987 to present
Co-founder of the ACF First State Chefs Association, 1988.
Have held every office, including President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary.
AWARDS
ACF First State Chefs Association Chapter Chef of the Year, 1992
Delaware Technical & Community College Excellence in Teaching, 2004