A Chef’s Kiss: DC Chef Visits Southeast Academy

Story by Dhenim Washington. Photo courtesy of La’Shea Kingsbury. 

It takes skill to be a chef and teach others, especially younger people. When you start your chef life, you must start with the small things. You go to cooking school, stay out of trouble, and earn good grades. After that, chefs should get a job in the food industry and impress others with their cooking skills and creativity. 

We had a skilled chef visit Friendship Southeast’s Cooking Club, and he helped the little kids who wanted to become chefs in the future. His name was Dontey. Chef Dontey was nice, careful and patient. He showed the kids he cared about them by getting to know them. When Chef Dontey came in, his energy changed the room, and you could tell he was ready to cook and teach the kids. 

Chef Dontey showed the kids how to cook chicken alfredo. The kids were very excited about learning how to cook new things and have someone help them and teach them each step of the way. When it was time to start cooking, Chef Dontey started to ask questions about the ingredients needed for the Chicken Alfredo. The kids wanted to do everything and help as much as possible. Chef Dontey taught them to be patient and calm because cooking is a work in progress. 

Dhenim Washington and La’Shea Kingsnury are 5th-grade scholars at Friendship Southeast Elementary Academy.