Chef Instructors

We are proud to introduce our 2 chef instructors.

Chef Elaina Ravo, CCC

Chef Elaina Ravo,CCC is the new Director of Liaison College Kitchener Campus. Chef Elaina is also proud to be one of the Chef Instructors at the College. She comes to Liaison College from a dual career in education and the culinary arts. For 16 years, she has been making a reputation for herself as the Executive Chef and owner of Mediterranean Mermaid Catering in Hamilton. However, Elaina has had a long standing relationship with Liaison College as she was a Chef Instructor at the Hamilton Campus for 5 years, as well as the Catering Chef.

In 2003 Chef Elaina was awarded the Certified Chef De Cuisine status (Canada’s highest and most prestigious culinary designation) by the Canadian Culinary Federation.

Elaina is proud to be able to serve in the community, and share her passion, knowledge and skills with her students. Her students will certainly benefit from her many years as a Chef Instructor, and diverse background in international cuisine.

Her hobbies include furthering her expertise by taking professional culinary courses, reading, and traveling to seek new food adventures and cultures to share with her students.

Chef Michael Magda, CCC

Chef Michael Magda, CCC is an award winning chef whose honours include:

• Top 30 Under 30 Winner – Ontario Hostelry Institute
• Gold Medalist – Skills Ontario 2004
• 2010 awarded the Chef de Cuisine status (Canada’s highest and most prestigious culinary designation) by the Canadian Culinary Federation

Chef Michael comes to us with a dual career in education and the culinary arts. For over 10 years he has been making a reputation for himself as a chef at various establishments in the Kitchener Waterloo Region. He was Executive Chef at the famed King Street Trio, known for its exquisite menus and excellent food. Later he specialized in charcouterie and assisted at the Cutten Club, an exclusive private golf club in Guelph.

A graduate of the Culinary Management Diploma program at Conestoga College, Chef Michael went on to receive his Apprenticeship Certificate from Humber College, Toronto. He excelled in both and graduated with honours. Later he returned to Conestoga to teach in the program where he began his career.

Chef Michael continues to assist in charitable events around Waterloo Region, and his culinary prowess is in high demand. He is proud to be able to serve his community and pleased to be able to help new chefs begin outstanding careers.

Our chef instructors work alongside a team of dedicated people committed to ensuring the best possible education in the culinary arts.