Jean-Marc Fullsack

Jean-Marc Fullsack is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Hospitality Management at the University of San Francisco’s School of Management. With a background in classical French cuisine from the Ecole Hôtelière de Strasbourg (1972), he has held prominent roles as an Executive Chef in high-profile settings, including the White House, Air Force One, and Walter Reed Medical Center. He collaborated with Dr. Dean Ornish on seminal books addressing healthy cooking and heart disease prevention.

Education:

• CAP, Ecole Hôtelière de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France (1972)

Research Interests:

• Integration of sustainable, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients into culinary practices
• Cross-cultural culinary techniques and San Francisco’s multi-ethnic food landscape
• Nutrition-focused food service management and cardiac health protocols

Awards:

• Walter Reed Medal for Outstanding Performance (Walter Reed Medical Center)

Advising & Contributions:

• Developed syllabi, sanitation protocols, and program software for USF’s Hospitality Management Program
• Pioneered culinary training for U.S. military and government food service teams

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, though involved in program development initiatives.