Cole Croghan
I began my teaching career with Campbell Union High School District in 2019. I currently teach Foods 1 and Foods 2 Culinary Arts at Leigh High School and also at Del Mar High School. I teach through the Career Technical Education Pathway.
My career spans 25 years of work in the food services industry. I have performed roles as a Chef in retail restaurants and Senior Living communities. I have been a Regional Corporate Chef in the independent senior living industry, Director of Food and Nutritional Services for a University of Texas Hospital in Tyler, Texas. In 2017 I transferred with the company Compass Group USA to take the Role of General Manager at the world headquarters of Hewlett-Packard in Palo Alto, California. While there I also assumed the duties as Executive chef and District Executive Chef. I am grateful to have the opportunity to share my years of experience with students interested in cooking at a variety of experience levels.
I am originally from a small town in Nebraska (Go Big Red), but my work has taken me to 5 different states before landing here in the Bay Area.
Fun Facts About Me:
I make Jewelry
I make Ice Sculptures
I was a Food Stylist for 6 cookbooks, 3 of which can be found on Amazon