Chef Alisa Gaylon
Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts
Location: Online Programs
Favorite Dish: Pizza
About
Chef Alisa has been an Executive Chef and Owner of a Chicago restaurant, a Training Chef, and a Restaurant Consultant, among her various positions. She was published in “The Snail: The National Magazine of Slow Food USA” and was the co-founder and Board member for Shiba Prom NFP, a non-profit that raises funds for rescued Shiba Inus and Shiba mixes throughout the U.S.
Alisa has also worked in culinary research & development, product innovation, design, and marketing, as well as consulting for hospitality and startups.
Honors, Awards & Affiliations
- ServSafe® Manager Certified
- ServSafe® Allergen Certified
- ServSafe® Alcohol Certified
- ServSafe® Instructor/Proctor
Professional EXPERIENCE
- Chef-Owner/Executive Chef - Prix Fixe Restaurant, Chicago, IL
- Chef - Saucy Chefs Catering, LLC, Chicago, IL
- Training Chef - Inspiration Kitchens, Chicago, IL
- Chef Instructor - Robert Morris College, Aurora, IL
- Chef Instructor - Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Assistant Professor of Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management - Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division, Pittsburgh, PA (online education)
- Baker/Manager’s Assistant - DAN’Z Cookies, Evanston, IL
Education
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Baking & Patisserie, Le Cordon Bleu, Chicago, IL
- Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University
- Juris Doctor with Certificate in Health Law, DePaul University College of Law
Special Interests
I have a hobby as an aerialist and teach aerial classes at a circus school in Chicago!
