Don Dickinson CEC, CCA, AAC

Don Dickinson CEC, CCA, AAC

Executive Chef

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Professor & Program Coordinator- Hospitality Management at Columbia College

  • Education

    • Columbia Southern University

      2010 - 2015
      Current Student Hospitality and Tourism
    • American River College

      1986 - 2008
      AA Culinary Arts/Hospitality Managment

      Activities and Societies: Honors

  • Experience

    • Sacramento Club

      Jan 1992 - Jan 2002
      Executive Chef

      I began at Sacramento Club as Executive Sous Chef and progressively served as Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director, Assistant Manager and Interim Manager. In each leadership role I carried responsibility for managing staff and resources typical to the positions.

    • American Culinary Federation

      Jan 1993 - Jan 2014
      Volunteer

      I have served in many roles with ACF including ACF Certification Commission Chair with responsibility to develop, implement and monitor their certification processes. I have served in various role in the certification process since 1996.

    • Institute of Technology

      Jan 2005 - May 2014
      Culinary Division Director

      Wrote curriculum for the first AOS Degree program introduced by our school system. Lead three-campus team through process to obtain outside (ACF) programmatic accreditations for two culinary programs. Designed four unique teaching kitchens for our new campus construction. Specified needed equipment and small-wares for new campus opening. Administer curriculum, faculty, supplies, and programmatic accreditation for the Culinary Division. Recommend new program development. Teach subject matter related to nutrition, international cuisines, charcuterie, catering, and garde manger. Plan and execute community events. Show less

    • Don Dickinson

      Jun 2014 - now
      Hospitality & Culinary Education Consultant

      Consulting for the Hospitality and Culinary Education industries. Specializing in property openings and performance audits.

    • Columbia College

      Aug 2016 - now
      Professor & Program Coordinator- Hospitality Management Program

      Teach a broad variety of Hospitality and Culinary Arts classes.Coordinate the Hospitality Program

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ACF Certified Culinary Administrator ® (CCA®)

      American Culinary Federation - Official LinkedIn Page
      Jan 2007
      View certificate certificate
    • ACFEF Postsecondary Accredited Program - Baking and Pastry

      American Culinary Federation
      Jul 2004
      View certificate certificate
    • ACFEF Postsecondary Accredited Program - Culinary Arts

      American Culinary Federation
      Jul 2004
      View certificate certificate
    • ACF Certified Executive Chef® (CEC®)

      American Culinary Federation - Official LinkedIn Page
      Jan 1997
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Certification Development

      Issued by American Culinary Federation -- Official LinkedIn Page on Jan 1993
      American Culinary Federation -- Official LinkedIn PageAssociated with Don Dickinson CEC, CCA, AAC