Tri-C Culinary Student Medals at Competition

Shayvell Connor wins silver at American Culinary Federation Columbus Chapter event

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) culinary student Shayvell Connor dished out an award-winning meal at the annual competition held by the American Culinary Federation Columbus Chapter.

Conner earned a silver medal — the top honor awarded at this year’s event — while competing in the contemporary cuisine category.

He prepared a rabbit roulade with celeriac puree accompanied by braised rainbow chard with rabbit stock sauce and celery herb salad. Judges scored competitors on a variety of factors focused on kitchen skills and — of course — the quality of the meal.

Students and professional chefs from around the country participated in the event.

Connor, 28, of Cleveland, expects to graduate from the College in May and begin pursuing a career as a personal chef. He recently visited the Fox 8 Morning Show for a Halloween-themed cooking segment with Tri-C culinary professor Maureen Leonard.

November 09, 2018

John Horton, 216-987-4281 john.horton@tri-c.edu