Host and Chef Michael Matarazzo interviews Chefs, industry professionals, and mental health experts to bring light to the inner workings of professional kitchens and the Chefs who run them.
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Host and Chef Michael Matarazzo interviews Chefs, industry professionals, and mental health experts to bring light to the inner workings of professional kitchens and the Chefs who run them.
Lindsey Ofcacek is both a co-founder and the director for The LEE Initiative, whichlaunched in late 2017 and has a mission of addressing issues of diversity and equality inthe restaurant industry. Since launching The LEE Initiative, Ofcacek has created severalprograms under its umbrella, including Women Chefs of KY; Restaurant Workers ReliefProgram; Restaurant Reboot Relief Program; Regrow; and McAtee Community Kitchen.
Prior to starting The LEE Initiative, Ofcacek worked with Chef Edward Lee at 610 Magnoliaas the general manager and wine director. Ofcacek has worked in almost every part of thefood business, from farming and distribution to cooking and managing. Prior to joining theteam at 610 Magnolia, Ofcacek helped open Decca, working as the front of house managerand then events manager. She has devoted years of tireless work in the local foodcommunity. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and twosons, listening to records, and hosting dinner parties inspired by Martha Stewart.
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Kitchen Brain Podcast
Host and Chef Michael Matarazzo interviews Chefs, industry professionals, and mental health experts to bring light to the inner workings of professional kitchens and the Chefs who run them.
