Employee of the Month: Corrine P., Cooking Staff
Corrine Poigent is a member of the cooking staff in our kitchen. She’s a great employee and cook, and has a myriad of culinary experience.
Corrine studied culinary at Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. There she received her Diploma of Culinary Arts with Honors in Culinary. She also has ServSafe and Lead Certification.
Her roots to the Southern California area run deep. She’s served in several different positions in Murrieta, Temecula, and San Diego for the last 10 years. Her accomplishments showcase her eye for creating delicious and original food. Furthermore, she’s resourceful in helping any kitchen run efficiently.
Southern California Roots
Corrine was the Executive Chef for Ponte Family Estate Winery. She operated their outdoor café, special event pavilion, 100 seat barrel room & VIP room. She created a new menu to reflect the wine country atmosphere for the restaurant and banquets while streamlining food production.
Corrine was also the Executive Chef for the Radisson Hotel in San Diego, CA. She worked to change the restaurant and banquet menus to reflect national and seasonal trends. Which provided customers with delicious food options.
Corrine was a consultant for the Restaurant Development Corporation. She helped develop the restaurant Taqueria Chispa in San Marcos, CA. Corrine worked with RDC to put together a successful new style Mexican restaurant. She hired and trained kitchen and Front Of House staff. Corrine also started a draft beer program for the restaurant.
Corrine also worked as the Kitchen Manager for Farmstead Market and as an Independent Contractor for CRM Fresh Inc. at the Carlsbad Ranch Market. Each position shows her dedication to great customer service. In addition, her love of providing patrons with delicious and high-quality food options.
Congratulations, Corrine
Corrine, we so appreciate the dedication you give to your work, and your desire to create delicious food for our residents. You’re a wonderful member of the cooking staff. Congratulations on Employee of the Month.
