27. August 2008 | Show Originial
It's refreshing to find someone who is excited about their career. Heather Dame is one such individual. Heather attended the Indianapolis Hospitality Job Fair dressed in culinary and eager to network. Heather is a recent graduate from the Culinary School at Sullivan University. Prior to that, Heather was a graduate of Kokomo High School and their ProStart program. For those unfamiliar with ProStart, it's an intensive two year culinary and food management program woven into the high school curriculum, sponsored by the National Restaurant Association. In 2006 Heather's team represented Indiana as they participated in the ProStart Nationals in Charlotte, NC.
When you talk to Heather you soon discover that she has a passion about all things culinary. "The biggest challenge I have so far is trying to decide what I want to do. There are so many things that I can do with my degree . . . . . I have so many interests in food . . . . I want to be a food writer, work in a test kitchen, be an executive chef . . . . or teacher." As Heathers shared her thoughts, it became clear, while the job titles over time may vary; culinary will be the focus of her career. Heather's love for cooking started early, "I started cooking at a young age. My mother went to culinary school, she taught me the basics."
Heather has obviously been exposed to a variety of foods but when asked about her favorites she recalls the basics. "I love Mac & Cheese and soups." These basic foods evoke fond memories. Heather remembers waking most Sunday mornings to the smell of broth simmering on the stove and arising to help her mother prepare homemade soup.
Currently Heather is employed at The Limestone Restaurant, a 4-star restaurant in Louisville, KY. At The Limestone, Heather joins a celebrated staff where the chef owners are renowned for their interpretations of classic southern dishes. With her education and attitude, "I love to make people happy, to work hard and see the satisfaction in a person's face when they eat something I have prepared," Heather will be a worthy addition to this celebrated staff.
Thumbs up, Heather, and to wherever your passions take you. Perhaps one day, as mentioned above, she will consider teaching a fitting tribute to the many educators, most notably her mother, who stimulated her interest.
When you talk to Heather you soon discover that she has a passion about all things culinary. "The biggest challenge I have so far is trying to decide what I want to do. There are so many things that I can do with my degree . . . . . I have so many interests in food . . . . I want to be a food writer, work in a test kitchen, be an executive chef . . . . or teacher." As Heathers shared her thoughts, it became clear, while the job titles over time may vary; culinary will be the focus of her career. Heather's love for cooking started early, "I started cooking at a young age. My mother went to culinary school, she taught me the basics."
Heather has obviously been exposed to a variety of foods but when asked about her favorites she recalls the basics. "I love Mac & Cheese and soups." These basic foods evoke fond memories. Heather remembers waking most Sunday mornings to the smell of broth simmering on the stove and arising to help her mother prepare homemade soup.
Currently Heather is employed at The Limestone Restaurant, a 4-star restaurant in Louisville, KY. At The Limestone, Heather joins a celebrated staff where the chef owners are renowned for their interpretations of classic southern dishes. With her education and attitude, "I love to make people happy, to work hard and see the satisfaction in a person's face when they eat something I have prepared," Heather will be a worthy addition to this celebrated staff.
Thumbs up, Heather, and to wherever your passions take you. Perhaps one day, as mentioned above, she will consider teaching a fitting tribute to the many educators, most notably her mother, who stimulated her interest.