Alan Martin

I enrolled in the Culinary program at Kapiolani Community College in the Fall of 2011.  Initially, I came in thinking that it would be a short and easy 2 years of cooking in food labs.  But as classes went on, I found myself submerged in the food world gaining a real passion for the culinary arts.  After my first year in the program, I decided to stay another year to double major with an AS in Culinary and Pastry Arts.  

 

I have met many extraordinary Chefs and people during my time at KCC and made a lot of friends.  All of which, helped me find a direction in life with food.  I am so grateful to everybody who has taught me to be a better culinarian.  I gave back by volunteering my time for the Continuing Education Courses on Saturdays with Frank Gonzales. 

 

Through the Culinary program, I've acquired certifications in Safety and Sanitation, Purchasing/Cost Control, Hospitality Management, and made the Dean's List 2 years in a row.  

 

Now with more experience in the field, I enrolled at the University of Hawaii Manoa to pursue my Bachelors in Science with a degree in Food Science - Culinology.  Further certifications include human subject research, information privacy security,  bloodborne pathogens, biosafety lab training and transport, and entrepreneurship startup completion.      

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Culinology is the combination study of culinary arts and food science.  The curriculum involved more science-based learning in Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Food Chemistry, Product Development, Food Business, and Government Regulations. Included below are some presentation slides of research conducted throughout the food science pathway.  

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Completed a Masters in Professional Studies at the Culinary Institute of America with a focus on Food Business in Product Concept and Development in 2023.  Which is translated as an MBA in Food.  I am now equipped with food-specific knowledge in Sales and Marketing, supply chain, contract manufacturing, branding, organization behavior, and implementing large-scale food systems. 

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