The team from Endeavor Health was named the 2024 National Healthcare Foodservice Culinary Champions by the Association for Healthcare Foodservice. The team Endeavor Health team consisted of Wes Lieberher and Mynor Garcia. They were presented with a gold medal for their efforts.
Brian Dixson and Brianne George of Geisinger Medical Center Muncy earned silver medals in the competition. In addition, Joshua Sabedra and DeCleasha Martin from INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center earned bronze medals. Finally, Michael Secaur and Faith Werling from Adams Health Network, and Trina Burks and Maria Gisselle Ortiz from Bethany Children's Health Center, earned honorable mentions.
The following individuals served as judges for the competition:
- Chef Jared Hunter, executive chef, MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Chef Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos, chief growth officer, CHOW: Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness
- Chef Matthew Ward, executive chef of residential dining, University of North Texas Dining Services
- Chef Brian West, owner, Chef Brian West, Inc.
- Chef Aatul Jain, executive chef, Saint Peter’s University Hospital
