GARC announces scholarship winners

The Greek American Restaurant Cooperative (GARC), Park Ridge, is proud to announce two scholarship winners.

The hospitality scholarship was awarded to Daniel Frank Militello. Daniel has been working at 3 Corners Grill & Tap in Lemont, since he was 15. He has worked as a host, busser and server.

Daniel is committed to pursing a degree in hospitality and with the dream of owning his own restaurant. He will be attending Michigan State University in the fall.

The culinary scholarship was awarded to Jose M. Garcia. Jose has been working at Paul's Family Restaurant, Elgin, for 29 years. Jose started as a busboy and because of his competence, intelligence and reliability was trained to become a line cook.

Owner Elaine Apostolopoulos, said, "Over the years Jose wanted to take on more responsibilities and decided to go back to school to get his culinary degree and we encouraged him."

He will be graduating from Elgin Community College with a culinary degree in 2024.

The goal of the program is to continue to attract and retain talent in the food service industry.