It will be an amazing start to 2019 with Chef Jess Young leading the way!
Chef Jess brings 20 years of experience to her current role as Chef de Cuisine with Diversity Food Services - a four pillar sustainable social enterprise that services markets throughout Manitoba and is dedicated to redefining institutional food services to capture an ecologically sustainable framework.
In 2008 she won Chefs of the City, bringing her to a stage in Australia working at Tetsuyas alongside their pastry chef. In 2011 she published a book highlighting healthy home cooking for your pooch titled “A Dog’s Breakfast” winning the 2011 Manuela Dias Book Design of the Year Award.
Chef Jess has contributed to numerous dinners benefiting our community, including Taste of the Nation, with proceeds supporting organizations dedicated to fighting poverty. She was guest chef for Women Wine Food for International Women’s Day in support of Women’s Health Clinic. Chef Jess recently participated in The Art of Good Food in support of Norwest Co-Op Community Food Center. She also volunteers, teaching cooking classes and food skills with House of Peace, a home where hope empowers newcomer women to live life and begin anew.
