Passion of Cooking: Passion of Cooking (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780615978291)

Chef Joe Eidem has been actively involved with the American Culinary Federation for over 30 years. He is currently an examiner for their certification process. He is also the Western Regional American Academy of Chefs Vice Director and has served in this position under the last three AAC administrations. During his career, Chef Joe has owned an Italian restaurant and has hosted a local television cooking show. He has also traveled as a motivational speaker. Most recently, he served as the Foodservice Director at a large Medical Center in Nevada and California. While there, he implemented the Destination 10 Process and received hospital wide recognition for creating a department that embraced changes, quality and customer service. Chef Joe has received much recognition and many awards in his career as a chef. In 2006, he was named "Most Professional Chef in America" by the American Culinary Federation. In July 2007, he was inducted into the Royal Order of the Golden Toque. Chef Joe has also received the Antonin Cr鑪e Medal, the Presidents Medallion, the AAC Regional Chairs Award and was the ACF Western Regional Chef of the Year. Chef Joe is also a distinguished Fellow in the World Master Chef Society of Europe. He has also authored 2 books. Chef Joe retired in 2013 and devotes his time to the advancement of the culinary arts. Chef Joe volunteers as a mentor with local high schools culinary arts programs. He consults with healthcare food & nutrition services to guide them through their regulatory requirements to ensure they are 100% compliant. Chef Joe is also an accomplished motivational speaker on the title of his book "Utilizing Your Passion To Create Success". Wherever Joe works he is always held in the highest regard because no one loves food service more than Chef Joe. His enthusiasm is contagious.