Profiles
Executive Chef Jim Rose
Anne Palamountain stands with Executive Chef Jim Rose at the culinary demonstration of the 2011 Palamountain Benefit menu.
As Skidmore College's executive chef, Jim Rose advises all culinary/dining service
operations and serves as the college's culinary expert and visionary for food quality,
culinary creativity, menu development and food presentation.
Jim graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1982, as well as receiving a degree in food service administration from the State University of New York College at Cobleskill. He is a member of the American Culinary Federation and is the recipient of numerous culinary awards.
Jim came to Skidmore from the Union Hall Inn Restaurant and Catering in Johnstown, New York, where he was executive chef/ owner for 16 years. Prior to that, he was the executive chef at the prestigious Mirror lake Inn Resort in Lake Placid, New York.
Among his many accomplishments at Skidmore, Chef Jim has developed a buy-local strategy and seeks out the finest in regional and locally produced goods for the college's dining program. Jim prides himself in supporting high customer satisfaction through working directly with student groups and the Dining Services team to achieve goals that continue to enhance Skidmore's dining program.
He has also instituted and led culinary teams from Skidmore in culinary competitions and has won bronze and silver medals.
Posted: 7/29/2011