Chef Cathy Wawrzaszek
Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts, General Education
Location: Online Programs
Favorite Dish: Filet Mignon
"I enjoy making a difference in my students' lives."
Chef Cathy Wawrzaszek
About
Chef Cathy is a Certified Pastry Culinarian® with the American Culinary Federation. She was the former owner of Starlight Pastries in Orlando, FL, a home-based bakery specializing in wedding cakes, celebration cakes, cupcakes, and small dessert trays.
She has also worked in catering, logistics for Kraft Foods, and as a Purchasing Manager.
Honors, Awards & Affiliations
- 2016 CPC Certification
- 2006 Outstanding Additions Coordinator, Orange County Public Schools
- 2015 and 2016 Unsung Hero Award for work in creating and implementing a 360 Math program, Le Cordon Bleu
Professional EXPERIENCE
- Instructor - Le Cordon Bleu, Orlando, FL
- Purchasing Manager - Le Cordon Bleu, Orlando, FL
- Owner - Starlight Pastries, Orlando, FL
- Logistics Coordinator - Kraft Foods, Orlando, FL
- Caterer - Kahuna Grill, Orlando, FL
- Sales Consultant - Creative Memories, Orlando, FL
- Lead Analyst - BNY Mellon, Orlando, FL
Education
- Master of Science Degree, National Louis University, McLean, VA
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, SUNY Utica, Utica, NY
- Associate in Applied Science Degree, Fulton Montgomery Community College, Johnstown, NY
- Certified Pastry Culinarian, American Culinary Federation, Orlando, FL
Special Interests
Baking, reading, video games, and riding motorcycles.
