Chef Alexander Porter

Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts, General Education

chef instructor Alexander Porter
Location: Boulder
Favorite Dish: Hummus and Tabouli Salad with Lebanese Flat Bread

"Remain True to oneself, remaining firm, fair, and consistent with professional leadership and development."

Chef Alexander Porter

About

Chef Alexander Porter, originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, was named Chef of the Year and received the prestigious ACE Award in 2005 from Renaissance Hotels and Resorts International. With a deep-rooted passion for clean, locally grown, and health-focused ingredients, he champions sustainable cooking practices with a low carbon footprint.

Throughout his career, Chef Porter has built a lasting legacy of mentoring and developing culinary talent. Many of his former team members have gone on to become innovative and successful chefs in their own right, continuing to push boundaries in the industry. His leadership and commitment to sustainability continue to influence the next generation of culinary professionals.

Professional EXPERIENCE

  • Executive Catering Chef - University of Denver
  • Executive Chef - Regis University, Denver, CO
  • Executive Chef - Oracle Campus, Broomfield, CO
  • Executive Chef - University of Colorado, Denver, CO
  • Executive Chef/Senior Resource Manager - Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
  • Executive Chef - Colorado Academy, Denver, CO
  • Executive Chef - Renaissance Flatiron Hotel, Broomfield, CO
  • Chef - Park Hyatt, Beaver Creek, CO
  • Cook - Lucy Maude Dinning Room, Charlottetown, PEI
  • Chef - Fairmont Chateaux, Whistler, BC

Dish Examples

Rocky Mountain Rack of Lamb

Showcasing Local Rocky Mountain Rack of Lamb, rubbed overnight with Chimichurri, Yukon Gold Cauliflower Puree, and Heirloom Baby Carrots.

Rocky Mountain Rack of Lamb
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