Second Win for Jo Daviess Carroll Restaurant Management Students
by Cathy Moon
January 28, 2011
Five students from the Jo Daviess Carroll AVC practiced for months to prepare for the 10th annual state competition held at Kendall College January 22, 2011. At stake was the trophy won by last year’s Management Team competing in the competition.
Teams demonstrate their knowledge of the restaurant and foodservice industry by developing a restaurant concept, preparing a business plan and developing a menu. The culinary team has one hour to cook three items from their menu and the management team delivers a 10 minute verbal presentation, and applying critical thinking skills to challenges managers face in day-to-day operations. Their performance is observed and rated by judges from leading colleges and universities and industry professionals.
Members of the culinary team are Lauren Bohnsack, daughter of Mark and Deb Bohnsack, Elizabeth; Sarah Miller, daughter of Jeff and Kim Miller, Galena and Valerie Girot, daughter of Paul and Deb Girot, Elizabeth. Members of the Management team are Mallory Schoenhard, daughter of Jon and Lisa Schoenhard, Stockton and Tyler Plath, son of Mark and Lori Plath of Warren.
Saturday, January 22 ,the team returned the Management trophy back to the place of honor it has held since last January. This year’s team concept, The Front Porch, gave this year’s team the edge to win again. The management team will head to Nationals April 29th – May 1, 2011 in Overland Park, Kansas in hopes of bringing home a national win.
