Recinella's Chefs
Competitions He was a member of the 2004 and 2006 New York Culinary Olympic Team and won the Italian National Championship in 2006. Paula Recinella A chef and educator, also associated with the Culinary Institute of Michigan/Baker College. Awards She received the prestigious ACF Presidential Medallion in 2024 and the ACF L. Edwin Brown Leadership Award, recognizing her significant contributions to the culinary industry and mentorship. Recognition She was also a recipient of the ACF's Cutting Edge Award. Both Thomas and Paula Recinella are highly respected figures in culinary education and professional culinary organizations.
The prominent chefs with the last name Recinella are Thomas Recinella and Paula Recinella , both highly decorated educators and leaders within the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Thomas Recinella Role: Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Fellow of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC), and an American Culinary Federation Approved Culinary Judge and Certification Evaluator. Career Highlights He serves as a Program Director of Culinary Arts and Professor at SUNY Delhi (previously Dean of Culinary at the Culinary Institute of Michigan, a division of Baker College). Awards He has received the ACF Presidential Medallion and the 2025 Emeritus Judge Award. Experience His extensive industry experience includes working as the Chef/Manager of the Winnisook Club in New York, and operating his own company, "Your Personal Chefs".
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