Food, Nutrition and Wellness Chef

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Food is my passion because it changes lives from the inside out. It fuels the body and mind to be at their best every day. Nutrition isn’t something created only in a kitchen. It happens when a student learns how vegetables grow through a school garden, when a local farmer delivers fresh produce to a school cafeteria or kids ﬁnd a place to enjoy a ﬁlling meal with friends all summer long.
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Chef Paula Kendrick

As the Food, Nutrition and Wellness Chef, Paula Kendrick educates school food service staff, students and families about how to incorporate fresh Florida products into their meals. This page contains National School Lunch Program recipes featuring fresh, Florida products and educational videos to provide simple explanations for students or anyone interested in learning more about the science of cooking.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chef Paula is currently only available for virtual training and demonstrations. To request a virtual visit from Chef Paula, select "Request Assistance from Chef Paula" below and complete and submit the form.