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Nicholls State University
John Folse Culinary Institute

Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage

George Kaslow

Chef George Kaslow: Assistant Professor Joined the John Folse Culinary Institute Faculty: January 2000 “The greatest strength of the culinary institute is our diverse teaching faculty.”
Chef George Kaslow enjoys contributing to the community by helping educate our culinary students. “I believe in our mission statement and feel we are carrying it out,” Kaslow says.

Chef Kaslow earned his Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University, then his Master’s degree in Hotel and Foodservice Management, also from Florida International University. His most interesting endeavor though has been his involvement in the doctoral program at the University of Southern Mississippi.

“I have an open-door policy and enjoy working with students in such areas as advising, career placement and externship site selection.”
In his spare time, Chef Kaslow enjoys reading, being outdoors and spending time with his family, which includes a pot-bellied pig named Oingo-Boingo. Chef Kaslow speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys cooking Cuban cuisine.
Classes Taught CULA 219 — Meat Identification and Fabrication CULA 221 — Fruits, Vegetables, and Farinaceous Foods CULA 475 — Regional Cuisine (Latin American) CULA 495 — Culinary Senior Externship Latin American/Hispanic Liaison A+ Scholarship Dinner Coordinator Nicholls Foundation Dinner Coordinator LA GEAR UP Camp Coordinator Senior Externship Coordinator Master Advisor Student Advocate Camp Culinary Instructor Job Placement Consultant Contact Chef Kaslow: george.kaslow@nicholls.edu Office: 412 Gouaux Hall Phone: 985.448.4779