From Classroom to Culinary Excellence: An LTCC Success Story

March 21, 2025

Where Kitchen Skills Meet Real-World Success

Jeanine Turner’s journey from student to award-winning culinary entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. After completing her final classes at Lake Tahoe Community College to earn her degree, she transformed her passion for food into a thriving catering business, serving Placer County, Sacramento County, and El Dorado County—including South Lake Tahoe.

Jeanine’s success is a testament to hard work, dedication, and the strong foundation she built as a student of LTCC's Culinary Program with instructors Virat Vij and Glenn Simpson.

Earning the Best of Roseville award for top caterer is a reflection of Jeanine’s exceptional talent and commitment to quality. Her story is a powerful example of how LTCC prepares students for real-world success, inspiring future culinary professionals to turn their passion into a career.

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Jeanine, featured below at 1:30, shares her passion for culinary arts by participating in community workshops to inspire others through food.

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