EXPERIENCE:
Chef Dan Caron has been in the food service business for over 40 years; teaching for 21 years. He owned a catering business and restaurant business for 8 years. He has worked as a chef for gourmet restaurants in the Portland and Kittery, Maine area. Chef Caron also works as a consultant for 4 large healthcare facilities. Chef Caron has also served as a private chef for many years.
Previous President of The American Culinary Federation, Maine Chapter 011
The staff and students of the Green Ladle operate a catering business, restaurant and host The Longley Chili & Chowder Challenge.
AWARDS:
Chef of the Year 2002 (ACF)
State of Maine Technical Teacher of the Year (2002)
Nominated for Maine teacher of the Year (2004)
Unum Provident "Starting Six" Award (2005)
Food Service Director of the Year (1997) (Maine Healthcare)
OTHER:
Chef Dan teaches the following courses at the Lewiston Regional Technical Center - The Green Ladle:
Culinary Arts I Culinary Arts II Culinary Arts III
Chef Dan works with the Lewiston Adult Education Program teaching an 86 hour Culinary Arts Certificate Program for adults.
He is also a registered ServSafe instructor/proctor.