Chef Angie Heinz
Instructor, General Education, Plant-Based Culinary Arts, Holistic Nutrition & Wellness
"What you think, you become; what you feel, you attract; what you imagine, you create."
About
Chef Angie has channeled her love of food and interest in wellness and nutrition into a long career cooking at universities, hospitals, and senior living facilities. With degrees in Business, Culinary Arts, and Nutrition, she brings her education to providing healthy and balanced meals to the students, patients, and residents in the facilities she serves.
Chef Angie knows that what you eat is only part of the wellness equation. In addition to her cooking skills, she was a fitness instructor and personal trainer for over 10 years. She’s an avid cycler and has completed the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN), a week-long ride across the Cornhusker State, several times.
With her experience and interest in nutrition, wellness, and good eating, she’s a welcome member of Escoffier’s teaching staff.
Professional EXPERIENCE
- Executive Chef - Brookdale Senior Living, Denver, CO
- Director of Dining Services - Brookdale Senior Living, Lakewood, CO
- Chef De Cuisine - University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
- Professional Research Assistant in Nutrition - Clinical Translational Research Center, University of Colorado Medical Campus, Aurora, CO
Dish Examples
Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Stir Fried Vegetables
It's a quick, easy delicious meal on a hectic weekday.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Culinary Nutrition, Johnson & Wales University
- Associate of Science in Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University
- Associate of Applied Sciences in Business Technologies, Western Nebraska Community College
Special Interests
I traveled through Asia for my internship and studied at the At Sunrice Culinary School in Singapore. I enjoy yoga, biking, hiking, and reading.
