On June 8–9, a few of the Tier 3 CECAP districts—Arlington, Belmont, and Medfield—attended the 32nd Annual Chef Culinary Conference hosted by UMass Dining at UMass Amherst, taking part in two days of programming focused on culinary
Group Photo from the 2026 Culinary BootCamp! The John C. Stalker Institute held a Culinary Boot Camp from June 1–5, where school nutrition staff from CECAP districts gathered at Framingham
On April 23, JSI hosted a pilot of its newly developed culinary workshop, “Rooted in Flavor: Harvest of the Month Recipes Made Easy.” Led by the dynamic culinary trio—Chefs Patty, John,
On May 1, 2026, the statewide CECAP, Creating & Executing a Culinary Advancement Plan, program brought Tier 2 & 3 schools together for an inspiring mentorship site visit at Belmont
On February 4, 2026, chefs from The John C. Stalker Institute’s culinary team joined school nutrition professionals from across Massachusetts at the inaugural School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts Ignite Equipment
Chef Kyle and Jumana Whelan from JSI present at USDA Foods Conference On February 5th, 2026, the JSI culinary team joined school nutrition professionals from across Massachusetts at the SNA
We’ve been cooking up something exciting—and it’s finally ready to serve! The John C. Stalker Institute has launched a brand-new Culinary Programs webpage, and it’s your team’s go?to spot for all
Start 2026 by turning your school nutrition goals into reality! JSI is here to help you ring in the new year with fresh skills and chef support through our culinary programs. Join
The statewide CECAP — Creating & Executing a Culinary Advancement Plan program brought Tier 2 schools together for an inspiring mentorship site visit at Brookline High School Tappan Campus, –
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