Chef's Story

This week on a special edition of Chef’s Story, Dorothy Cann Hamilton sits down with Jorge Collazo, Executive Chef for the NYC Department of Education. Find out what challenges come along with serving 860,000 meals to students in New York City in 1,700 schools! From menu design to research and development, learn more about what goes into feeding New York City’s students and how Jorge and his team are constantly working to make more whole foods and fresh ingredients available in all city schools. Hear why Michelle Obama’s efforts helped so much and what plans are in store for the future. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. “A couple of years ago through a stimulus grant [from the Obama Administration] we were able to add a few hundred pieces of equipment to our school kitchens.” [25:56] “Portion sizes have increased. This is causing a lot of concern about cost. Everybody welcomes these changes – the issue is that they are unfunded.” [28:44] “I would love to see students come to breakfast – it’s