In this episode of The Mixup, Chef Brandon Durio of Cherry Creek School District shares his experience being welcomed into school nutrition by a forward-thinking program director who saw the benefits of hiring an executive chef. In Chef Brandon’s 8 years in the district he has provided culinary training, introduced new menu items, built up the catering program, and streamlined the district’s central baking production. Chef Brandon also shares why he thinks school nutrition is an ideal work environment for chefs looking for a better quality of life.