Renton High School Alum Named as Chef Instructor at Renton Technical College

April 28, 2003 — Chef John Fisher, C.E.C., C.C.E., A.A.C., has been selected as the new Chef Instructor at Renton Technical College (RTC) in the Culinary Arts program, beginning April 28. Chef Fisher graduated from Renton High School in 1966 and is a 1967 graduate of the RTC Culinary Arts program.

Chef Fisher was the Academic Director of the Culinary Arts program at the Art Institute of Seattle. In March 2003, he received the ACF (American Culinary Federation) Chef Professionalism award for the Western Region. In 2002, Chef Fisher won the Western Regional American Academy of Chefs Western Regional Chairs Award and was profiled in the November 2002, American Culinary Federation’s National Culinary Review. He has contributed to several culinary publications including Chef Magazine and Chef Educators Today and was involved in filming 100 episodes of 90-second culinary tips for the serious cook on Northwest Cable News. He led the Art Institute of Seattle’s Hot Foods Team to first place in the ACF Western Regional Junior Hot Foods Competition.

Chef Fisher has 36 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has taught at Boise State University and has been the executive chef in numerous hotels, clubs, and restaurants. Some of his honors include Chef of the Year (1974-1979) and has won 10 Gold, 27 Silver, and 18 Bronze, as well as two Grand Salons, in the American Culinary Federation competitions. Chef Fisher has been a member of the American Culinary Federation for 33 years and the American Academy of Chefs for 20 years.

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