Chef Erika Marie Bongort

A.A.S.

 

 

 

Education

A.A.S degree from Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, New Jersey

 

Background Experience

30 Years in the foodservice industry.  Experience in food production and planning as well as management and specialty foods.  Currently in a leadership capacity at Whole Foods Market, Inc.

 

Teaching Philosophy

You must understand the basics; the products, the taste, the composition and the science of food before anything else.  I mentor students to succeed.

 

Expectation of Students

“I expect students entering my class to have an open mind and a willingness to learn.  To be serious and professional.  Going to School is only the first of many steps to growth.”

 

Classes Taught

FDNS 1301 Introduction to Foods