Chef Rinsky Earns Doctorate

Chef Glenn Rinsky Earns Doctorate

Jefferson State Culinary Instructor Glenn Rinsky earned a doctorate in Philosophy from Capella University in November 2012. 

Glenn is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He also holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a M.Ed. in Leadership and Higher Education. 

He apprenticed at La Maisonette, Americas longest running five star restaurant, and has worked as a chef for Cummins Diesel, Marriott and Kroger Corporations. He has also owned and operated a specialty wedding cake business for 12 years. 

Glenn has won numerous culinary awards and accolades including “Best Wedding Cake” by Cincinnati Magazine, Best Tiered Cake and Best 3 dimensional cake by The Retail Bakers Assoc.; 1^st Place with the Michigan Cherry Foundation as well as Best Appetizer by the National Peanut Association. He is a contributing writer for Pastry Art and Design magazine and is co-author of “The Pastry Chef’s Companion” a definitive resource guide for the pastry professional and enthusiast. 

Chef Rinsky is certified by The American Culinary Federation as an Executive Chef (CEC), Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) and Culinary Educator (CCE). Glenn has taught community culinary classes for over 20 years with Jungle Jim’s of Cincinnati, William and Sonoma, Sur la Table as well as many other prestigious cooking schools. 

Congratulations Dr. Rinsky! We are proud of you!