As Jerl Griffin, regional executive chef for Thompson Hospitality, stirred the arborio rice for his risotto demonstration dish, he also hoped to stir up interest among the Homewood-Flossmoor High School students in the Culinary II class.
Griffin has been a chef for years. During his presentation March 19, he wanted the students to know that there are lots of options in the hospitality industry. You don’t need to be a cuisine chef or a pastry…
