Culinary Arts Instructor Inspires Students

At San Bernardino Community College, culinary arts instructor Glenn Smith is doing it big.  Growing up in the borough of Queens, New York, Chef Glenn Smith always had a passion for preparing food for his family and loved ones. “When I would prepare meals for my family, it felt very natural,” Chef Smith said. “It was always as if the food was guiding me on what to do.”

After 20 years of managing everything from fast food restaurants to family dining establishments, he decided it was time to leave the food service management industry and work toward a degree in culinary arts.

Chef Smith is constantly focused on building up the confidence and creativity of his students while educating them on the financial strategies needed to be successful in the food industry. He is currently mentoring a former student on building their own catering business.

“I am honored to help any student pursue their goal of becoming a professional chef or baker,” Smith said. “In the end, I am blessed that God has given me a chance to take my knowledge and share it with others.”