Spotlight on our Chef of the year, Jason Arellano, Executive Chef at John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 🧑‍🍳⭐️

As we prepare to celebrate Chef Appreciation Week next week, we are proud to kick things off by recognizing CulinArt’s Chef of the Year.

Jason joined CulinArt in 2025 and has quickly made a meaningful impact through his talent, leadership, and thoughtful approach to food. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, Jason brings a rich farm-to-table background shaped in part by his time as a farmhand on a 100-acre farm, where he helped grow and harvest organic produce and care for animals.

“Chef Jason is the model new-age chef,” says Paul Basciano, VP of Culinary Excellence. “He is skilled and experienced beyond his years: poised, professional, dynamic, and magnetic. His food philosophy brings a perfect balance between progressive ideas and classic favorites.”

For Jason, being named Chef of the Year is both humbling and motivating.

“Receiving the title of Chef of the Year is both a humbling experience and a significant honor,” he says. “It would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of my team. This accolade serves as motivation for me to continue striving for excellence. I see it as an opportunity to raise the bar for next year.” ...

Today we mark 25 years since a day that profoundly shaped our nation and touched countless lives.

As we remember those who were lost, we also honor the bravery of the first responders, the strength of families and communities, and the resilience that helped our country move forward.

This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the values of compassion, unity, and service that continue to guide us today 🇺🇸 ...

Today, we celebrate the incredible associates who bring dedication, creativity and care to everything we do 🧑‍🍳

Thank you for the difference you make for our guests, clients and one another every day 🍽️

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

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“Holy Ghost Prep’s Food Hall is more than a place to eat. Chef Jorge Barillas and his CulinArt team want it to be a welcoming space where students can gather, recharge, and enjoy time together. Special menus and events celebrating holidays, cultural heritage months, seasonal occasions, and major sporting events bring even more flavor and fun to the Holy Ghost Prep experience.”

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