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Chef Jacoby Ponder

Chef Jacoby Ponder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder at Chefpreuner Academy

  • Education

    • Quartermaster School Fort Lee, Va.

      2006 -
      Advance Culinary Skills, Diploma Culinary Arts/Chef Training A

    • ECPI College of Technology

      2012 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager

    • ECPI College of Technology

      2011 - 2012
      Associate of Arts (A.A.) Culinary Arts/Chef Training

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Sept 2000 - Mar 2010
      LPO

      In charge of supply dept galley supervise 11 people

    • Yacht club

      Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
      Chef

      Line cook

    • FireSydeChef & Co.

      Dec 2011 - Dec 2018
      Owner/Head Chef

      At Firesyde Chef, we are committed to creating a Five Star Dining experience. Whether it is intimate romantic dinners, business meetings, social events or a family dinner. Firesyde Chefs will provide you with an elegant experience from the dinner table to the buffet table. ​ ​For years our clients have enjoyed a consistent level of professionalism with our own personal touch. With a one on one consultation with Chef Ponder he will assure that every detail will be flawless. ​ Chef Ponder and his team consider it a privilege to work with you and your guests and offer the opportunity to savor your event to the fullest. Our team will take care of all aspects from the design to lighting and color coordination. ​ Let our creative staff and our superb cuisine dazzle you. We promise it will be the event of your dream... EVERYTIME. Show less

    • Morrison Healthcare

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
      Executive Chef

    • Chefpreuner Academy

      Dec 2018 - now
      Founder

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Controlling Foodservice Costs

      National Restaruant Association Education Foundation
      Jan 2012

    • Customer Service Certification

      National Restaruant Association Education Foundation
      Jan 2012

    • Hospitality and Restaurant Management

      National Restaruant Association Education Foundation
      Jan 2012

    • Restaurant Marketing

      National Restaruant Association Education Foundation
      Jan 2012

    • Food Safety Manager

      City of Norfolk
      Sept 2011

    • Purchasing And Food Costing

      National Restaruant Association Education Foundation
      Jan 2011

    • Nutrition for the Culinary Professional

      American Culinary Federation
      Jan 2006

    • Food Safety and Sanitation

      SERVSAFE
      Sept 2010

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chef Jacoby Ponder
      Food Network Chopped Food Network May 2013 Final Contestant on Food Network hit Tv show "Chopped" (Military Salute Episode)
    • Awarded to Chef Jacoby Ponder
      Distinguished Performance in Pastry Arts Culinary Institute Of Va. Jan 2012

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chef

      Issued by Eat Fresh Buy Local on May 2013
      Eat Fresh Buy LocalAssociated with Chef Jacoby Ponder

    • Chef

      Issued by Virginia Beach Farmers Market on Mar 2013
      Virginia Beach Farmers MarketAssociated with Chef Jacoby Ponder