Thomas Long's Page

Relationship Status:

Married

About Me:

Thomas J. Long CEC AAC
Chef Long is a 1981 graduate of the American Culinary Federation Apprenticeship program and was named Local ACF Chapter Chef of the Year in 1983. In 1991 Long received certification as a Executive chef (CEC), and in July of 2006 was inducted into the prestigious American Academy of Chef’s(AAC)
A winner in 23 national professional recipe competitions for such companies as H J Heinz, Grey Poupon, Welch’s ,and Kraft food service to name a few, Chef Long has been with Sodexho USA as an Executive Chef in Campus services since 1998, and in 2004 moved into the Healthcare division, where he holds the position of Executive Chef for Holy Spirit Health System in Camp Hill, PA. He previously held positions as Executive Chef in various Restaurants, and Hotels for 20 years before moving into the Contract Management segment.
Chef Long was named a co-winner(along with his Food Service director Brad Hajek)of the 2004“Spirit Of Sodexho”Award for Technical Achievement at the North American corporate level for developing a Complete Culinary Arts training Curriculum for the Milton Hershey school( a private K-12 residential school for needy children located in Hershey, Pa). He also was recognized as the 2002 National Division”Spirit of Sodexho” winner in Campus Services for “ Developing our People”
Chef Long is well known in the Central Pennsylvania area for his Ice carving Expertise and owns and operates an Ice carving Business known as “Ice Works” which was established In 1995
Chef Long and his wife Kim have been married 23 years and have two daughters, Tessa 15 and Sophia 11.

What is your favorite recipe creation?

Jersey Crab Relish

When did you enter the Culinary Profession?

1975

Who is your favorite Musical Artist?

Rascal Flatts

What is your favorite TV show?

Phillies Baseball

Last Book Read:

Kitchen Confidential

If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be and why?

Emeril- to pick his brain
my brother who was KIA in Viet nam- to tell him how proud we are of him.
Harry Kalis( phillies Broadcaster) for coming into my home for so many years

What is your favorite Culinary Web site?

http://Foodnetwork.com