#59 Diabetic Chef

Chef Jeff Martinez

Married for 14 years
Went back to school @ 35 years old
Given the Gift of Diabetes @ 35 yrs of age
Dean's list 5 of 7 quarters
Student of the Week 3 times
Student of the Quarter 1 time
First ever Student of the year for the Culinary Program @ AILV
3rd student @ AILV to be named Brilliant Savarin (Young Professional) of the year
Worked in Pastry Department @ both Todd English’s Olive in the Bellagio and China Grill in Mandalay Bay
Worked with Chef Sam Choy
Assisted Chef Martin Yan
Trained under Certified Master Chef Hofmeister (only 70 in the United States)
Currently working for AILV as the Culinary Specialist for High Schools

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/lasvegas/Culinary/