New executive chef spices up the Sodexo dining hall experience

Savory smells drift from Sodexo, as the dining hall cooks up new and welcome changes. Still fondly called “Saga” by many, the dining services now offer a new style of cooking to its menu, with the biggest addition being a new executive chef, George Tucker.

Starting from childhood, Tucker always loved to cook.

“I followed in my father’s footsteps and when that didn’t work out, I decided to follow in my mother’s. She was always a great cook,” Tucker said.

And cook he did. After attending culinary arts school, Tucker pursued an interesting string of jobs, including cooking for the president of the Atlanta Braves, the famous Wing Factory in Atlanta and Roswell Country Club. Tucker moved to GCSU because of the reputation of Sodexo, Inc. and the opportunity to become executive chef.

“I love cooking for the students,” Tucker said. “Everyone here is so well mannered. It makes me happy that I can spread satisfaction through my food to the students and the community.”

Tucker’s experience combined with his love of cooking, means Saga is up for some changes. Tucker plans to fix up the hot tables by making them more efficient and hopes to install a Hot Wok, Asian cuisine area.

The changes include a healthy outlook for the new food dishes and an introduction to new concepts of cooking and adding new dishes as the semester progresses. Looking at a possible farewell to the “Saga 7,” students have embraced a step toward a more nutritious menu.

As the semester progresses, students will continue to get to know the new chef and his styles of cooking. With infinite possibilities for more savory food, students can line up for a taste of Chef Tucker’s entrees.

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