Timothy M. Michitsch, CEC, CCE, AAC
· Career Summary
- Over 30 years of Restaurant experience
- Interviewing, hiring, and staff training
- A la cart and banquet menu development and implementation
- Purchasing, receiving, and cost controls
- Advisor for student culinary competitions at Regional, State and National levels
- 27 years of successful Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management instruction
- Development of culinary curriculum and instructional lesson plans
· Education
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio 44242-0001
1988-1992
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio 44805
1991, 1993, and 1995
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York 12538
1982-1984
· Professional Experience
Lorain County Joint Vocational School
15181 Route 58
Oberlin, Ohio 44074
Culinary Educator for the Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Program
Executive Chef for the Buckeye Room Restaurant
1988-Present
Players on Madison
14523 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
Professional Server
1994-1999 (Part Time)
Swamp Club
28260 Miles Road
Solon, Ohio 44139
Banquet Chef
1988-1992 (Part Time)
Oakwood Country Club
1516 Warrensville Center Road
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
Executive Chef
1986-1988
Professional Accomplishments
American Culinary Federation, Akron-Canton Chapter (1993-Present)
· Akron-Canton Cooks and Chefs Association, Culinary Educator of The Year 2015
· Received the “Cutting Edge Award” in 2013 from the ACF National President
· F-3 Hot Food Professional Wild Cat Basket Competition, Silver Medal, 2010
· Accredited Certified Evaluator, 2008-Present
· ACF National Educational Task Force Committee, 2006-2014
· Chapter Treasurer, 2006-Present
· Attended Regional and National Conventions, 2002-2012, 2014(N), 2016(N)
· F-3 Hot Food Professional Mystery Basket Competition, Bronze Medal, 2007
· ACF National Culinary Educator of the Year Judge, 2006-2009, 2012
· FENI National Lesson Plan of the Year Award, 2006
· Inducted into the American Academy of Chefs, 2006
· Membership Chairperson, 2004-2006
· National Culinary Educator of The Year, 2005
· Northeast Regional Culinary Educator of The Year, 2005
· Chapter Presidential Medallion for Outstanding Leadership, 2005
· Akron-Canton Cooks and Chefs Association, Chef of The Year, 2004
· Chapter Presidential Medallion for Excellence in Education, 2004
· F-1 Hot Food Professional Mystery Basket Competition, Silver Medal, 2004
· Professional Knowledge Bowl Competition, Second Place, 2003 and
2004 at the National Convention
· Certified Executive Chef, 2003
· Certified Culinary Educator, 2003
· K-1 Hot Food Competition, Gold Medal, 2003
· National Convention Presenter, 2002
· ACF Jr. Mystery Basket Coach, 1998, Certificate of Participation
· ACF Jr. Hot Food Coach, 1998, Bronze Medal
· Cleveland Chapter, Culinary Educator of The Year, 1995
· Regional Chairperson for Jr. Hot Food Competition, Cleveland, OH.
Cleveland Restaurant Association/National Restaurant Association
· Certified ServSafe Sanitation Instructor, 1990-present
· Attended and presented to the Cleveland Restaurant Association Board of Directors on behalf of the importance and success of the ProStart curriculum, 2006 and 2007
· Life Time Achievement Award in Culinary Education, Cleveland Restaurant Association, 2004
· Attended the 2004 NRA Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
National Education Association/Ohio Education Association (1988-Present)
American Career and Technical Education, (2001-Present)
· Culinary Academy Received Exemplary Recognition through The United States Department of Education
Ohio Vocational Association/American Vocational Association (1992-2000)
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE 2014)
· Culinary Arts Academy has been selected for the second annual 2015 Excellence in Action Award in the Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster through the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium.
· ACTE Ohio and Region I Teacher of the Year, 2014
· Pacesetter Award for Outstanding Leadership, 1993 and 1998
· OVA Planning Committee 1992-1995
· New Professional Award, 1993
· Teacher of the year Nomination, 1991 and 1992
Ohio ProStart
· Ohio Teacher of Excellence Award, 2010
· Advisor to Culinary National Team, 15th out of 39 Teams, 2009
· Advisor to Culinary National Team, 5th out of 35 Teams, 2008
· Advisor to Culinary National Team, 3rd out of 36 Teams, 2007
· Advisor to Culinary National Team, 5th out of 29 Teams, 2006
· Advisor to Culinary National Team, 7th out of 30 Teams, 2005
· Advisor to Culinary National Team, 9th out of 24 Teams, 2004
· Advisor to Culinary National Team, 10th out of 24 Teams, 2003
· Advisor to Culinary State Team Competition Second Place, 2010 and 2011
· Advisor to Culinary State Champions, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009
Family, Careers, Community Leaders of America
· 2017 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Silver Medal
· 2016 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Silver Medal, Second in the Region
· 2015 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Silver Medal
· 2014 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Gold Medal, Placed 2nd
· 2013 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Silver Medal
· 2012 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Silver Medal, Placed 5th
· 2011 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Silver Medal
· 2010 FCCLA National Culinary Team, Placed 4th
· 2006 FCCLA National Culinary Champions
· Chapter Advisor 1988 - present
· Honorary Member 1995 - present
· State Skills Event Committee 1989-1994, 2004 - present
· Advisor/Coach to Students Advancing to National Culinary Competitions in: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017
· Advisor/Coach to Students Advancing to National Job Interview Competition in: 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 (Gold Medal Winners)
· Advisor/Coach to Students Advancing to National Food Innovations Competition in 2012 (First student to ever receive a perfect score at the national level), 2013 1st place, 2014 1st place, 2017 Gold Medal
· Resource Development Endowment Board of Trustee 1991-1999
· Scholarship Committee 1995-1999
· Lead Consultant for National Competitions
o 1998 New Orleans, Louisiana
o 1997 San Diego, California
o 1996 St. Louis, Missouri
· State Officer Advisor 1993-1994
· Judged Regional, State and National Skills Competition in Culinary Arts
SkillsUSA
· 2017 SkillsUSA Culinary Arts, National Champion
· 2017 SkillsUSA Restaurant Services, 11th place
· 2016 SkillsUSA Culinary Arts, Placed 3rd in the State
· 2014 SkillsUSA Culinary Arts, Placed 3rd in the State
· 2013 SkillsUSA Culinary Arts, Placed 2nd in the State
ACF Student Competitions
· 2017, Gold Medal and Silver Medal
· 2016, Silver Medal
Ohio State Department of Education Professional Development Committee
· Culinary Task Force 2004 - Present
· Instrumental in the formation of “Ohio’s Future at Work”, 1989-1990
Ohio State Fair “Heartland Cuisine”
· Assisted Governor George Voinovich in media luncheons, 1992-1998
· Cooking Demonstrations, 1992-1998
Professional Organizations
· LCJVS Teachers Association: President 2009-Present
· American Culinary Federation: Chapter Treasurer
· ACTE
· Cleveland Restaurant Association
· Ohio/National Education Association
· Ohio/National FCCLA
· The Culinary Vegetable Institute