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Culinary 360 Podcast
Ignite Foodservice Solutions
20 episodes
2 months ago
Send us a text In this episode, we meet Jennifer Caraway, the powerhouse behind The Joy Bus — a nonprofit and restaurant delivering hot, chef-prepared meals to homebound cancer patients. What started as a personal gesture for a friend has grown into a movement touching lives across Phoenix and beyond. From her humble beginnings washing dishes at 14 to opening restaurants in Portland and Puerto Vallarta, Jennifer shares her culinary path and the mission that fuels her work today. You’ll hear...
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Send us a text In this episode, we meet Jennifer Caraway, the powerhouse behind The Joy Bus — a nonprofit and restaurant delivering hot, chef-prepared meals to homebound cancer patients. What started as a personal gesture for a friend has grown into a movement touching lives across Phoenix and beyond. From her humble beginnings washing dishes at 14 to opening restaurants in Portland and Puerto Vallarta, Jennifer shares her culinary path and the mission that fuels her work today. You’ll hear...
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Business
Education,
Health & Fitness,
Nutrition
Episodes (20/20)
Culinary 360 Podcast
The Joy Bus: How One Chef Built a Community Around Food, Love & Healing w/ Jennifer Caraway | Culinary 360 Podcast | 20
Send us a text In this episode, we meet Jennifer Caraway, the powerhouse behind The Joy Bus — a nonprofit and restaurant delivering hot, chef-prepared meals to homebound cancer patients. What started as a personal gesture for a friend has grown into a movement touching lives across Phoenix and beyond. From her humble beginnings washing dishes at 14 to opening restaurants in Portland and Puerto Vallarta, Jennifer shares her culinary path and the mission that fuels her work today. You’ll hear...
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3 months ago
55 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Science Meets Flavor: Inside the R&D Kitchen w/ Chef Kaylah Farina | Culinary 360 Podcast | 19
From her CIA dreams at age 12 to running a cutting-edge R&D kitchen for Sigma, Chef Kaylah Farina’s journey is equal parts culinary passion and scientific precision. We dive deep into how she blends food science, menu development, and customer experience to bring craveable concepts to market. She walks us through the full product lifecycle — from ideation to testing to scale-up — and what it takes to make something memorable in both retail and foodservice. Whether you're in product devel...
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4 months ago
1 hour

Culinary 360 Podcast
Remarkable Academic Foods: Kitchen Training and Processes w/ Joshua Miller | Culinary 360 Podcast | 18
Today on the Culinary 360 Podcast, we sit down with Joshua Miller, founder of Remarkable Academic Foods and a passionate force for change in foodservice training and operations. Josh’s story starts with breakfast at his grandmother’s table and winds through culinary school, contract foodservice, and eventually launching his own consulting company. We dive deep into Josh’s philosophy around team development, the power of effective onboarding, and how tech-forward solutions like video training...
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5 months ago
57 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Kitchen Equipment Evolution: Solving the Dirty, Dangerous, and Dull w/ Nick Musser | Culinary 360 Podcast | 17
Today on the Culinary 360 Podcast, we sit down with Chef Nick Musser from Bar Green Ellingson. Nick’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and a deep-rooted love for the culinary industry. From making jelly tarts with his grandmother as a kid, to becoming the corporate executive chef for multiple restaurants, and now pioneering culinary solutions at Bar Green — Nick shares how every experience shaped his career. We explore Nick’s transition from kitchens to equipment consulting, the evoluti...
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6 months ago
53 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
From Water Heaters to Whiskey: Building an Award-Winning Distillery from Scratch w/ Ryan Morgan | Culinary 360 Podcast | 16
Discover how repurposed commercial foodservice equipment and DIY innovations built one of Colorado's most unique craft distilleries. The chefs sit down with Ryan Morgan of Branch and Barrel Distilling to explore how custom equipment and creative modifications led to award-winning whiskey. Ryan shares the fascinating journey from using modified water heaters to converting Campbell's Soup production vats into distilling equipment, all thanks to the expertise of a master plumber turned alcohol ...
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7 months ago
1 hour

Culinary 360 Podcast
Running Campus Dining 365 Days a Year: Commercial Kitchen Operations at a Religious University | Culinary 360 Podcast | 15
Imagine managing foodservice at a university where the dining operation runs 24/7/365 (and monks are cooking with you, side-by side). Chef Tony Finnestad shares his journey from youthful country club dishwasher to Executive Director of Culinary Services at St. John's University's commercial kitchen. Today, he and his team serve both students and benedictine monks. But before arriving on campus, Tony experienced life as commercial, corporate, and rep chef. "This is an industry th...
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8 months ago
48 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Commercial Kitchen Planning: What Most Consultants Know That You Don't | Culinary 360 Podcast | 14
The success of a functional commercial kitchen requires more than understanding restaurant equipment - it demands knowledge of how culinary consultants, manufacturers' rep firms, designers, and foodservice operators work together. Karen Malody, founder of Culinary Options consulting (and a former Starbucks Food, Beverage and Menu Development Director), reveals the often-overlooked networks create functional and efficient commercial kitchens. From equipment selection to staff training and ope...
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9 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Culinary School President (& Podcaster) on Modern Chef Training in 2025 | Culinary 360 Podcast | 13
A lifetime of cooking in commercial kitchens (and interviewing over 100 celebrity chefs and culinary leaders) is pretty good prep to train tomorrow’s modern chefs. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts President Kirk Bachmann shares insights on preparing the next generation of chefs. In our conversation, we discussed how culinary education bridges traditional techniques with modern commercial kitchen operations. Culinary topics we touch on: Childhood cooking experiences shaping chefsEvolu...
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9 months ago
56 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Revolutionize Food Access to Create Community Impact w/ Dusty Cooper | Culinary 360 Podcast | 12
Join us on this episode of the Culinary 360 Podcast as we explore the incredible journey of Chef Dusty Cooper, Chief Operations Officer at DC Central Kitchen. From her Midwest roots to becoming a global culinary leader, Dusty shares her inspiring story filled with challenges, triumphs, and passion for foodservice innovation. Learn how DC Central Kitchen is revolutionizing food access, culinary training, and community impact—serving thousands daily while transforming lives. This conversa...
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11 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Chef Joe Urban’s Epic Journey to Transform School Food | Culinary 360 Podcast | 11
Join us on the Culinary 360 Podcast with Chef Joe Urban, the visionary behind "School Food Rocks"! Discover Joe’s journey from working in high school kitchens to owning six restaurants in Florida, and finally, to transforming K-12 school food programs in Greenville, SC. Hear how Joe's innovative approach replaced processed foods with fresh ingredients, bringing scratch-made meals, salad bars, and high-quality beef to school cafeterias. Dive into his mission to elevate school food nationwide a...
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12 months ago
57 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Behind the Success of Illegal Pete’s w/ Founder Pete Turner | Culinary 360 Podcast | 10
In this special episode of the Culinary 360 Podcast, we sit down with Pete Turner, the founder and president of Illegal Pete's, a Colorado-based restaurant chain known for its mission-style burritos, fun atmosphere, and top-quality ingredients. Pete shares the inspiring origin story of Illegal Pete's, his passion for food, and the innovative ways his brand continues to evolve. From starting small to running multiple locations, this is a conversation packed with valuable insights and great vib...
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1 year ago
42 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Transforming Healthcare Foodservice with Chef Jay Z | Culinary 360 Podcast | 09
In this episode of the Culinary 360 Podcast, we're joined by a special guest, Chef Jay Ziobrowski, otherwise known as Chef Jay Z, from Morrison Healthcare! Together with the Ignite Culinary team, Chef Jay Z delves into the transformation of healthcare food — taking it from bland to bold! From sustainable ingredients to patient-centric meals, Chef Jay Z shares his innovative approach to revolutionizing hospital dining. Learn how hospitals are offering delicious, health-conscious options that p...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Colorado's Largest Estate-Grown Winery w/ Keenan High | Culinary 360 Podcast | 08
In this episode of The Culinary 360 Podcast, we sit down with Keenan from Colterris Winery, Colorado’s largest estate-grown winery, nestled in the beautiful Palisade region. Keenan shares the unique story behind the winery’s name, which translates to "from the Colorado land," and discusses the meticulous process of growing, producing, and bottling their world-class wines—all within their estate. Discover how Colorado’s high altitude and intense UV sunlight influence the boldness and depth of ...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
From Bay View to Hell's Kitchen with Chef Adam Pawlak | Episode 7
Join us on this episode of The Culinary 360 Podcast as we dive into the incredible journey of Chef Adam Pawlak, owner and chef at Egg & Flour Pasta Bar in Bay View, Wisconsin. Chef Adam's exceptional talent has not only earned him a massive social media following but also appearances on shows like “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Hell's Kitchen,” Season 19. Recognized as one of Milwaukee's "40 under 40" and a frequently nominated best chef, Chef Adam has mastered the art of balancing quality and af...
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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Custom Dry Blends that Taste Like Scratch with Chef Jerry McDonald | Episode 6
Chef Jerry McDonald is currently the Vice President of Culinary at Midas Foods International, and he is responsible for the development of some of the finest, custom, chef-inspired, dry-mix sauces, glazes, gravies, bases, drinks, and desserts. An incredibly passionate culinary ambassador, Chef Jerry and his culinary team work with restaurant chains and other customers to carefully understand their unique recipes, select the best ingredients, and create a high-quality blend that's comparable t...
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1 year ago
48 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Culinary Meets Cocktails with Stuart Jensen | Episode 05
Tune into Episode 5 of The Culinary 360 Podcast where we chat with Stuart Jensen, a master of culinary and cocktail innovation in Denver. From his early days as a line cook to co-owning the Curio Bar and Roger's Liquid Oasis, Stuart shares how he blends kitchen technology farm-fresh ingredients, and his knowledge of flavor combinations into his celebrated bar programs. Don't miss his insights on evolving cocktail complexity and crafting the perfect drink! 👨‍🍳 Our HOSTS Robert Simmelink Direc...
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1 year ago
42 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Culinary Innovation & Culture: Chat with Corporate Chef Consultant Karen Kaehler | Episode 04
Welcome to episode four of The Culinary 360 Podcast! Today, our Ignite culinary team talks with Karen Kaehler, a corporate chef and culinary consultant. She's worked in a variety of kitchens — the South Beach restaurants of Norman Van Aken, cruise ships in Scandinavia, teaching in classrooms at Johnson & Wales University, and corporate test kitchens for chains like Red Robin. She offers insights into the various industries she has worked in, her mentors, technology, and the importance of ...
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1 year ago
49 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Feeding Young Minds: Managing School Foodservice with Matt Davis | Episode 03
In this episode of The Culinary 360 Podcast, join us, the Ignite Foodservice culinary team, and special guest Matt Davis, the Foodservice Director at Galesburg Unified School District in Illinois, as we talk school nutrition and the innovative strategies to enhance student dining experiences. Discover what it is like to manage a large-scale foodservice operation in a school setting — from handling supply chain issues to implementing major kitchen remodels post-COVID. Gain insight into Matt's...
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1 year ago
38 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Up Close and Personal with the Ignite Culinary Team | Episode 02
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Culinary 360 Podcast! Learn about the personal journeys of three remarkable chefs from the Ignite Foodservice Solutions’ culinary team. Each of us shares our unique story, revealing the pivotal moments and inspirations that led to a career in the culinary arts. We all have a profound love for being in the kitchen and using our skills to bring joy and connection to other people! 👨‍🍳 Our HOSTS Robert Simmelink Director of Culinary Services — Phoenix, Arizona Follow ...
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1 year ago
26 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Sparking Success: Exploring School Foodservice with Katie Cossette | Episode 01
Welcome to the Culinary 360 Podcast, where we dive into the world of foodservice with Ignite Foodservice Solutions' team of expert chefs! In our first episode, we sit down with Katie Cossette, a Registered Dietitian and School Nutrition Specialist who oversees foodservice for St. Vrain Valley School District in Colorado. With over 10 years of experience in school nutrition, Katie shares her insights on nutrition, sustainability, and the challenges and rewards of managing a large school distr...
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1 year ago
44 minutes

Culinary 360 Podcast
Send us a text In this episode, we meet Jennifer Caraway, the powerhouse behind The Joy Bus — a nonprofit and restaurant delivering hot, chef-prepared meals to homebound cancer patients. What started as a personal gesture for a friend has grown into a movement touching lives across Phoenix and beyond. From her humble beginnings washing dishes at 14 to opening restaurants in Portland and Puerto Vallarta, Jennifer shares her culinary path and the mission that fuels her work today. You’ll hear...