Jillian Lucero

Jillian Lucero is an experienced dietary and environmental services manager at Pagosa Springs Medical Center since March 2021, with a diverse background in the food service industry as a restaurant consultant, cooking class instructor, and personal chef since September 2013. Previous roles include deli manager at The Peak Deli, executive chef at Bulldog Brewing Company and Plaza Grille—where Jillian increased profits by 40%—and restaurant chef for White Lodging Services, contributing to menu redesigns. Jillian's culinary expertise was showcased as a third-place contestant on Season 8 of Fox's Hell's Kitchen, and Jillian has held various kitchen supervisory roles, including pantry and pastry chef positions. Educational qualifications include a degree in Business Management, Hospitality Administration/Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and an Associate's degree in Business Management from Brown Mackie College.