Mahoney Named ACF West Virginia Chapter 2012 Chef of the Year

The American Culinary Federation West Virginia Chapter has named Pierpont Community & Technical College faculty member, Jay Mahoney, CEC, the 2012 West Virginia Chef of the Year.

“We couldn’t be more proud of Jay and his accomplishments,” said Brian Floyd, Dean of Pierpont’s School of Human Services and Executive Director of the Pierpont Culinary Academy. “He has lifted the culinary arts through outstanding educational opportunities and community service. He is a true professional who exemplifies the ideal ACF WV Chef.”

Last February, Chef Mahoney led the Pierpont Culinary team to a fourth straight state championship and shepherded the team to the ACF Northeast Regional Competition in Niagara Falls, where they placed third. He also led a group of nine students last summer on a study abroad program to Florence, Italy.

In October, Mahoney took a group of Pierpont student volunteers to prepare and serve meals on a train trip from Huntington to Hinton with proceeds benefitting WV ACF. He also led students at a Signature Chef Event that benefitted the March of Dimes; participated in the Feast of the Seven Fishes; and organized student volunteers to prepare and serve meals at the Union Mission homeless shelter.

More information from WBOY: http://www.wboy.com/story/20661706/pierpont-community-and-technical-college-faculty-member-named-wv-chef-of-the-year