Chef Judy Wolf
Tutor
Food has always been an essential part of my life.
About
Chef Judy Wolf, recognized as Teacher of the Year at the Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center and featured on WIS News 10, PBS’s Bob Redfern Show, the Columbia Business Report, and The Post and Courier, brings more than 20 years of experience as a culinary educator, hospitality professional, and published author. She has built a reputation for creating recipes that celebrate Southern ingredients while making culinary education accessible and meaningful for diverse learners.
Throughout her career, Chef Judy has worked extensively with high school students, adult learners, and at-risk populations, developing curriculum and providing hands-on instruction that builds confidence and real-world skills. As a Certified ServSafe® Instructor and Proctor, she has prepared hundreds of students across South Carolina for their professional certifications, with particular focus on supporting adults returning to education and students who need additional academic support.
She graduated summa cum laude from the Culinary Institute of Charleston, where she served as President of the Culinary Artistry Club, and later earned her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Her educational journey includes transformative study abroad experience at the Apicius Institute of Hospitality in Florence, Italy, which deeply influenced her approach to food, culture, and service.
Known for her commitment to lifelong learning and relationship-building, Chef Judy is passionate about helping students discover their strengths and find purpose through food, hospitality, and shared experience.
Certifications & Affiliations
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Professional EXPERIENCE
- Executive Chef – Judy’s at the Market, Columbia, SC
- Executive Chef – RB's Bodacious Barbeque Columbia, SC
- Culinary Instructor / Certified ServSafe Instructor & Proctor – Blythewood High School, SC
- Culinary Instructor / Certified ServSafe Instructor & Proctor – Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center, SC
- Catering Chef – EZ Catering Charleston, SC
- Culinary Arts Continuing Education Instructor – Culinary Institute of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Dish Examples
Beef Filet with Chianti Wine and Blueberry Sauce
Beef filet with Chianti wine and blueberry sauce is a delicious dish with rich flavor. The tender filet is topped with a silky sauce made from Chianti wine, fresh blueberries, and aromatics. Every time I make this dish, the smell of wine simmering with blueberries instantly takes me back to my time in Italy.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management - University of South Carolina, Beaufort
- Associate in Applied Science Degree - Culinary Institute of Charleston
- Chef De Partie Certificate - Apicius Institute of Hospitality in Firenze, Italy
