Cerritos College News Release January 2016
Culinary Arts Students Assist with Golden Globe Awards Dinner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2016
Media Contact: Media Contact: Aya Abelon, Public Affairs; (562) 653-7878
*Pictured below are the students assisted last year's Golden Globes
NORWALK, Calif. – January 19, 2016 –
Twenty-four Cerritos College Culinary Arts students get another gold opportunity to prepare meals for the 2016 Golden Globe Awards award dinner held at the Beverly Hilton. Led by Department Chair Chef Michael Pierini and Chef Jesusita Lopez, the students were invited to return from last year’s award ceremony to help prepare food for the main event and five after-parties.
The students worked in a larger and faster setting than their normal campus kitchen. They also worked with distinguished chefs, including Executive Chef Troy Thompson and Banquet Chef Chris O'Connell at the Beverly Hilton.
“Last year was our first time working the Golden Globes. Since then, eight students have been hired by Chef Troy as full-time cooks since then,” said Chef Pierini. “We are excited that Chef wants to hire another eight students this year.”
Chef Pierini and Chef Troy Thompson have worked together for many years. Chef Thompson has helped the College's culinary students find jobs at top hotels and restaurants. When Chef Thompson became Executive Chef at the Beverly Hilton in July 2014, he began preparing for the 2015 Golden Globes. Because of their reputation for excellence, Chef Thompson chose Cerritos College students instead of students from private culinary schools, and invited them back this year.
"These 24 students were professional, knowledgeable, proud and respectful," commended Chef Thompson. “Cerritos College has one of the most state-of-the-art culinary programs.”
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 23,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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