CIM faculty and students with their medals at the 2023 Dorsey College ACF Sanctioned Competition.
Baker College’s Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM) students and faculty members have once again proven their culinary excellence by winning top honors at a recent ACF Sanctioned Competition held at Dorsey College in Roseville. The competition was judged based on a set standard, and CIM’s competitors garnered nine gold medals, six silver medals, one bronze medal and a diploma.
The winning student and faculty competitors include:
| CIM Port Huron | ACF Sanctioned Competition | March 17th, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | |||
| Name | Category | Score | Award |
| Autumn Greco | Pastry Skills | 97.33 | Gold |
| Emily Rozema | Pastry Skills | 97 | Gold |
| Gabriela Rutz | Knife Skills | 92.67 | Gold |
| Steve Lee | Knife Skills | 92.33 | Gold |
| Zack Garlock | Knife Skills | 92.33 | Gold |
| Maya VanBuskirk | Knife Skills | 92.33 | Gold |
| Danielle Ayotte | Pastry Skills | 91.33 | Gold |
| Meredith Dudas | Pastry Skills | 90.67 | Gold |
| Ashly Winkelman | Knife Skills | 85.67 | Silver |
| Ashley Blehm | Knife Skills | 87 | Silver |
| Sierra Franks | Student Warm Composed Dessert | 89.33 | Silver |
| Aubree Fox | Pastry Skills | 88 | Silver |
| Steven Stempnik | Pastry Skills | 86.33 | Silver |
| Allisson Bell | Pastry Skills | 84.33 | Silver |
| Angel Haines | Wedding Cake | 71.67 | Bronze |
| Maggie Brownrigg | Assorted Chocolates | Diploma | |
| Professional | |||
| Chef Scott Twichell CEPC | Professional Cold Composed Dessert | 97.33 | Gold |
The CIM’s success at the recent ACF Sanctioned Competition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its students and faculty members and their coaches, Chef Paula, Chef Karlee, and Chef Scott. The logistics of getting so many students and equipment to and from the competition site were also expertly handled by support faculty Chef Nick and Mr. Light.
The CIM is now gearing up to host the 7th Annual Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic Competition at its Port Huron campus on April 21-22, 2023. This two-day event offers virtually every ACF competition category available for professionals and students, and spectators, including the general public, are welcome to observe the competitions each day starting at 8:00 am.
For more information about Baker College’s culinary programs or the Annual Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic Competition, visit www.baker.edu/cim. The CIM looks forward to welcoming participants and spectators to this prestigious event.