Division of Administration and Finance
Auxiliary Services
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Amber Arguijo
Marketing Manager
UH Dining Services
832-842-5990
arguijo-amber@aramark.com
UHDS WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF TO CATERING ON CULLEN
Houston, Dec. 4, 2012 – University of Houston Dining Services is
proud to announce that James Colson has joined the team as the
new executive chef for Catering on Cullen.
Colson has an extensive culinary background, having been a
sous chef in several Las Vegas casinos, the executive chef at
Fresno Community Regional Medical Center and, most recently,
a private chef to an international celebrity.
Colson holds a bachelor of science in hospitality management
from the University of Alabama and a bachelor of arts in culinary
arts and nutrition from Johnson and Wales University. He also
completed an apprenticeship at the German Chef Association in
Berlin.
As the executive chef of Catering on Cullen, Colson will oversee
all menu development and execution for the department. His
particular experience also gives the department great flexibility to
develop menu items for dietary needs such as gluten-free, vegan
and vegetarian and other needs upon request.
For more information about Catering on Cullen, visit our website or our online ordering system.
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