Meet The Chef

Name

Executive Chef

Title

John Scritchfield

C.E.C. John has worked in various kitchens over the past 40 years. He has since gained experience in different dining venues including restaurants, university dining, catering, and private clubs. 2005 to 2022, John served as the Executive Chef at the Twin Oaks CC in Springfield, Mo. During his time at Twin Oaks, he obtained his Certified Executive Chef certification with the American Culinary Federation. Additionally, John served as an adjunct instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College the past 19 years, where he has taught culinary fundamentals in the Culinary Arts program. Chef John enjoys spending time in the kitchen and participating in the local American Culinary Federation chapter where he has helped raise scholarship funds for culinary and hospitality programs. John is married to Missy and together they have 2 sons, 6 daughters, 6 grandkids and more on the way. In his free time, John enjoys spending time with family, going to local farmers markets and fishing.