Chef John Lakatos
Chef Instructor
John Lakatos joined Baker College of Muskegon in 2006. As a culinary arts lab instructor, he shares the knowledge he’s gained in his more than 15 years in the food service industry.
Through tenures as an Executive Chef and business owner, Chef Lakatos’s food service industry experience ranges from international and regional cuisine to business management, menu design, and volume production. His professional background includes:
- Owner / Chef, Chef John Lakatos Catering, LLC, Grand Haven, Michigan
- Executive Chef, Spring Lake Country Club Spring Lake, Michigan
- Sous Chef, Arboreal Inn, Spring Lake, Michigan
- Sous Chef, The Peninsular Club, Grand Rapids, Michigan
He received his culinary training and Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Grand Rapids Community College. He is Membership Chair of ACF West Michigan Lakeshore Chefs Association.
