Chef Clifton Dickerson
Chef Instructor, Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management
Location: Austin, Texas
Favorite Dish: Anything that I can grill
About
Certified Executive Chef® Clifton Dickerson is a leader with twenty years of experience working with, coaching, and motivating students. Winner of the Escoffier Legacy Award in 2021, he is also a Certified Culinary Educator®.
A strong work ethic has helped build a reputation as a well-respected professional possessing a deep passion for the industry.
He’s enthusiastic about learning new things from both his fellow chefs and his students and is recognized as a proactive mentor and trainer among the staff.
Honors, Awards & Affiliations
- ACF Certified Executive Chef®
- Certified Culinary Educator®
- 2021 Escoffier Legacy Award Winner
- ServSafe® Certified
Professional EXPERIENCE
- Lead Chef Instructor - Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Austin, TX
- Chef Instructor - Le Cordon Bleu of Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts Instructor - Del-Valle Independent School District
- Executive Chef - Sodexo/Marriott
Education
- Associate in Occupational Studies Degree in Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America
- Secondary Teaching Certification, Texas State University
- Culinary Arts Certification, Houston Community College
Special Interests
Fishing, camping, and hunting!
