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John Rapoza

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Experienced culinary arts teacher and event manager with expertise in food service and education.
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Somerset, Massachusetts, United States, US
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John Rapoza is a retired culinary arts teacher with extensive experience in education, event management, and food service. He has taught at Coventry High School and Johnson & Wales University, and has worked in various roles in the food industry. With a strong background in culinary arts and education, John has developed a unique set of skills that enable him to effectively manage events, teach cooking classes, and lead teams in a fast-paced food service environment.

Experience

  • Retired and enjoying Life.
    • Retired
      • Jan 2015 - Present

  • Coventry High School
    • Career Center 2 Coventry High School
    • Culinary Arts Teacher
      • Jul 1998 - Sep 2013
      • Career Center 2 Coventry High School

      • Instructor Junior and senor culinary Arts Students using Standards based Education and American Culinary Federation guidelines• Design and troubleshoot new kitchen facility integrated into the High School• Maintain ACF Education Certification • Operate a full service restaurant utilizing High School Culinary Students

  • Johnson & Wales University
    • Providence, Rhode Island Area
    • Chef /Instructor
      • Jun 1992 - Aug 1998
      • Providence, Rhode Island Area

      • Instructor students in heart healthy cooking in realistic production setting with an all studentstaff• Coached, scheduled and evaluated 20 Sophomore Culinary Students• Manage high volume cafeteria which a heart healthy menu• Teach classes in Teambuilding & Leadership as part of Culinary Forum• Group Purchasing Coordinator; facilitated Purchasing Activities for two 100-room Hotels and six student Dining facilities; reduced costs by $120,000• Organized the Johnson & Wales Thanksgiving Dinner for 1200 individuals in need (five years)

  • Whites of Westport,
    • Westport MA
    • Lead Line Cook
      • Jun 1988 - Oct 1992
      • Westport MA

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  • The Coachman Resturant
    • Tiverton, R.I.
    • Banquet Chef
      • Dec 1986 - Jun 1988
      • Tiverton, R.I.

  • Edgehill /Newport
    • Newport, RI
    • Manager of Food Services, Purchasing, The Bookstore & A/V Services
      • Jun 1980 - Dec 1986
      • Newport, RI

Education

  • 1967 - 1969
    Culinary Institute of America
    O.A.S., Culinary Arts and Related Services
  • Johnson and Wales University
    Master of Education (MEd), Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), History Social Studies

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