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trevor cook

regional corporate chef, south

As Regional Corporate Chef at Custom Culinary^®, Trevor Cook contributes to the brand's focus on culinary excellence, leveraging his extensive industry background in wholesale, product sourcing, and food safety. With over 24 years of leadership experience in the foodservice industry, he focuses on driving operational efficiency, developing innovative culinary solutions, and fostering strategic sales growth.

Cook's professional expertise includes Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, quality assurance, and distribution systems, supported by certifications including Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager and Certified Food Manager. He is committed to creating systems and processes that support culinary professionals and organizations in achieving their goals.

FAVORITE PRODUCTS

Ready-To-Use Frozen Harissa Sauce

9678 - Custom Culinary^® True Foundations^® Ready-To-Use Frozen Harissa Sauce

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Ready-To-Use Frozen Beurre Blanc Sauce

9663 - Custom Culinary^® Gold Label Ready-To-Use Frozen Beurre Blanc Sauce

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Ready-To-Use Frozen Demi Glace

9662 - Custom Culinary^® Gold Label Ready-To-Use Frozen Demi Glace

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Dish It Out: Chef Cook Q&A

YEARS IN FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY:

WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU WERE GOING TO BECOME A CHEF?

I knew I'd found my calling at age 14 when I got my 1st job as a prep cook. From that moment, I knew I would one day become a chef.

WHAT'S THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED?

Never stop learning your craft. Setbacks are merely a chance to learn and grow. The culinary arts are a channel in which you're afforded an infinite path of creativity with no end to the possibilities. The hours are brutal, you'll suffer burns, cuts, and endless long days, and while the rest of the world is relaxing on the weekend or celebrating the holidays, you'll be in the kitchen making sure they all have full, happy tummies. But keep at it. Someday, it will all pay-off and your work will feel like play - because you are now a master and love what you do.

IMAGINE YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANY THREE PEOPLE, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD YOU PICK AND WHY?

Prince, James Hetfield (Metallica), and Chef Anthony Bourdain. Simply put, the talent, diversity, and shear genius of all three of these men, just blows my mind. Dining with these three would be one heck of an evening.