Nicole Villalon

Nicole Villalon is a culinary professional currently serving as a Culinary Development Assistant at Major Food Group since April 2022, where responsibilities include direct reporting to the Director of Culinary Development. Previously, Nicole held the position of Culinary Executive Assistant at ONE15 Brooklyn Marina from October 2020 to April 2022, coordinating event planning and managing hiring processes for the Estuary Restaurant and Ebb & Flow Bakery. Additional experience includes roles at Compass Group USA as a Chef Administrative Assistant and at Thomas Keller Restaurant Group as a Pastry Chef de Partie, where mastery of production stations and pastry preparation were emphasized. Earlier positions include Lead Pastry Cook, Pastry Cook, Barista, Baker, and intern roles, showcasing a comprehensive background in culinary operations. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary Management from Southern New Hampshire University and an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill.