Chef Page (Cornelius Page) learned the basics of cooking from his father, mother, and maternal grandmother. He was formally trained in culinary arts via USAF military assignments, and later by continuing education at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Some other jobs in the industry via employment with Sodexo USA include Chef positions at The Center for Creative Leadership, The Colorado Springs School, Aspen Music Festival and School, and the World College in New Mexico. He has worked under the tutelage of a host of culinary professionals, stateside and abroad – and brings a wealth of knowledge to our youth due to his travels. His vast experience enables him to truly embrace the role of teacher and directs the operation from a place of teamwork – by bringing everybody along so that the operation does not miss one single beat in his absence. He doesn’t miss much and will call out any infraction…large or small in order to make every moment a teachable one. He oversees the entire culinary competition, selecting and managing the local chefs, judges, and contestants. Lastly, his most “fulfilling” job has been working with youth at GCC and serving our clients and staff, which he sees as a big family. His famous quotes are “Food builds community” “Food provides therapy”.

Chef Mike (Michael Sundstrom) was self–taught in the culinary arts. He has stints as Manager of Idaho Springs and Silverthorne Colorado Burger King restaurants. Other notable experience includes two years as a Sous Chef at Keystone Resort, where he produced food for more than 700 daily during the peak time of ski season. Along with various other cook jobs, including a head trainer position at Gunther Toody‘s, where he trained all personnel when new stores opened, Mike brings valuable experience to the team. He co–founded the Griffith Centers Culinary Program and currently provides the bulk of the hands–on training for our client workers. Mike has been employed with GCC since Jan 2001, and when he is called upon to manage the operation, he does it seamlessly. Just as important, Mike once had dual jobs with GCC. While working in the kitchen, he doubled as a Youth Treatment Counselor.