US Foods Announces New Scholarship Recipients

US Foods Holding Corp. announced the newest group of culinary arts students chosen to receive US Foods Scholars scholarships. A total of nine students from the Arizona, Chicago and New York City markets were selected to receive $20,000 each to support their continued education in the culinary arts. The new scholars will further develop their skills by working alongside US Foods culinary professionals at various industry events throughout the year. US Foods created the US Foods Scholars program to inspire students to reach their full potential as they pursue an education in the culinary arts and to contribute a meaningful solution to the talent shortage facing the restaurant industry.

The program, which launched in 2017, provides financial support and hands-on development opportunities to culinary students who demonstrate tremendous promise and achievement but require assistance to take the next step of their culinary journey. The company expects to have a total of 30 US Foods Scholars in the program by the end of 2019 in Arizona, Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, New York City and Raleigh. The 2019 fall semester application for students in Atlanta, Austin, Denver and Raleigh is now open. Students can apply here.

“We are thrilled to welcome the newest culinary arts students into the US Foods Scholars program,” says Debra Ceffalio, vice president of corporate communications, US Foods. “We see incredible potential in these students and are pleased to be able to help them achieve their dreams as future culinary professionals in an industry hungry to find good talent.”

The nine recipients are:

Keianna Green, a first-year culinary arts and hospitality management student at the Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York.

Hometown: Bronx, New York

Erik Hocker-Parham, a first-year culinary arts and hospitality student at the Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York.

Hometown: New York, New York

Tianna Rivera, a first-year baking and pastry student at the Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York.

Hometown: Bronx, New York

Mikiara Crawford, a first-year culinary arts student at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Jessica Manuel, a first-year baking and pastry student, school undecided.

Hometown: Oak Park, Illinois

Daylynn Phillips, a first-year culinary arts and hospitality management student at Robert Morris University Illinois in Chicago.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Samantha Coronado, a first-year nutritional sciences student at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

Hometown: Rio Rico, Arizona

Alana Daniels, a first-year culinary arts student at Johnson & Wales University in Denver.

Hometown: Maricopa, Arizona

Reagan Harvey, a first-year hotel and restaurant management student at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

All US Foods Scholars are selected through a formal application process. Each applicant is evaluated based on several criteria, including academic performance, financial need and a personal essay. US Foods is proud to partner with two organizations, Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) and the American Culinary Federation (ACF), to help facilitate applications and select scholarship recipients.

HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications Releases New Text-to-Speech Feature

HME Hospitality and Specialty Communications announced the release of Text & Connect, a powerful new NEXEO | HDX feature used to send real-time, personalized, text-to-speech alerts to select restaurant teams and stores via the NEXEO headset. Text & Connect revolutionizes store operations by enabling restaurant leaders to build employee engagement, recognize outstanding performance, and deliver consistent […]

California Pizza Kitchen’s $50,000 ‘Thank You Card’ Sweepstakes Ends April 22

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Thank You Card promotion – where every card is a winner – is still going on through THIS Sunday, April 22! Most importantly, $50,000 in cash is still up for grabs, which means everyone with an unopened Thank You Card needs to head out to their local CPK over the next five days to find the big grand […]

Peter D’Amelio Named Strategic Advisor to Leo’s Italian Social

Peter D’Amelio, CEO of PJD Hospitality and former president of the Cheesecake Factory, has joined Leo’s Italian Social as a strategic advisor to help steward its growth in the Midwest and along the East Coast. With an impressive 30-plus-year track record in the hospitality industry, D’Amelio brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the […]

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Pledges $1 Million to Ohio State

The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology announced a generous $1 million commitment from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) on Monday for the renovation of Campbell Hall. The news was shared during The Big Dish, the Hospitality Management Program’s annual signature event, which celebrates the program’s graduating seniors and industry partners. The program’s […]

Kyuramen Opens in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Kyuramen, the renowned Japanese ramen chain, introduced its location at 6623 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 that brings authentic and innovative ramen experiences at an affordable price to Sandy Springs residents. Participating in Kyuramen’s nationwide “New Bowl Lottery Game,” the Sandy Spring location allows diners to have a chance to win a free […]

Denny’s to Offer Discounted Sweet Cream Cold Brew on 4/20

This 4/20, come to Denny’s for a brew-tiful celebration. In honor of National Cold Brew Day on April 20, Denny’s is pleased to provide Denny’s rewards members 20 percent off one Sweet Cream Cold Brew. Customers must become value members before April 20 to be eligible for this special all-day offer. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, […]

You might also like...

Get daily updates on quick-serve industry news, tips, and events.