Type Of Business:
Catering company
Expertise:
Recipe preparation
Major Product/SVS:
Homemade sausage; Catering services
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Food Service Management and Culinary Arts, Delaware Technical & Community College (2008); Associate Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management, Delaware Technical & Community College, Magna Cum Laude (2004)
Affiliations Awards:
First State Chefs Association, American Culinary Federation
Place of Birth:
Wilmington
State/Country of Origin:
DE/USA
Date of Distinction:
6/14/2011
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is maintaining the ability to experiment in his kitchen and create new menu ideas.
Charity:
St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Parish
Number Of Years In Profession:
11
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his education and the support he receives from his family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his interest in joining the family-owned business focusing on wholesale distribution. After joining in 1999, he decided to make catering the main direction of the company.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Hayes' aunt and uncle, Kathleen and Sam Lavery, started Delaware Provision Co., in 1970 in New Castle, Del. It was a wholesale distributor of deli meats, cheeses, spices, dry goods and other provisions. In 1980, they bought out Barczewskis Meat Market in Wilmington, Del., which made homemade Polish sausage products. Throughout the 1980s, they made sausage and distributed provisions throughout Delaware. They dabbled in catering throughout the 1990s, where Mr. Hayes picked up on the catering side of the business.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing operations, including production, sanitation, distribution, logistics; Maintaining facilities; Cooking for catering events; Managing the processing facility
Awards/Honors:
Featured, "Delaware Provision Hits its 'Crazy' Time," The News Journal, DE (2008); Featured, "Sausages are a Link to the Past: Meat Merchants Have the Polish Touch if Not the Polish Heritage," The News Journal, DE (2007); Two-Time Recipient, Dean's List, Delaware Technical & Community College; Two-Time Recipient, President's List, Delaware Technical & Community College
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Hayes intends to expand his business by adding a second downstate location and continuing to utilize farmers markets, social networking and business relationships.