Alumni Feature: Cory Miller (Class of 2018) • Stratford Chefs School
Stratford Chefs School

Alumni Feature: Cory Miller (Class of 2018)

 

“I was born into the industry. It’s all I know and I’m ok with that.” Cory Miller currently works as a Commis at the Elora Mill.

 

What is your favourite restaurant?

oddBird.

What is your favourite cookbook?

Great British Feast by Marco Pierre White

What is your guilty pleasure food?

KD with hot dogs in it

What food did you think was over-rated until you tried it?

Sweetbreads

Favourite knife or kitchen tool?

Vitamix

What restaurant dish seemed the most intimidating but is actually really easy to make?

Risotto

Favourite ingredient you can’t get enough of right now?

Pecans

What is a new technique/flavour you are experimenting with currently?

Learning how to perfect hot line.

Are there any recipes from SCS you still use?

Lemon tart, pasta dough, and herb oils

What is your best SCS memory?

Final lunch: Dim Sum and good company. It was perfect.

Testimonials

Tim Otsuki

Tim Otsuki

Stratford Chefs School, Class of 2002 | Chef-Owner, The Common

“I liked that the School’s chef instructors kept current in the industry by working in fine restaurants like Rundles and The Old Prune. SCS gave me a great foundation to explore the world and its abundant flavours.”

What Sets Stratford Chefs School Apart

Innovative, World-class Program*

Our unique program model is method-based, hands-on, experiential, work-integrated learning, safely adapted to Covid-19 protocols.

High Quality Program*

An enriched, immersive curriculum with exceptional standards and small classes. Collaborative, experiential learning through practical classes, Dinner Labs, and Dinners To Go, with strict adherence to Public Health requirements.

Expert Instructors

Our approachable Chef Instructors and Guest Chefs bring diverse experience and culinary backgrounds to our collaborative, real-world learning environment.

Not-for-Profit Model

Profits are reinvested into our program and facilities; fundraising helps keep tuition costs realistic.

Alumni

SCS is widely recognized for training cooks who become the best chefs. Our reputation is built on Alumni success stories.

 

*This Employment Ontario Apprenticeship In-Class Training is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.  

 

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