Instructor: Lesley Shworles
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Biography: Chef Lesley Shworles, is currently a culinary instructor at Joliet Junior College teaching community education classes and their vocational skills program. She also owns a small catering company, Chefs At Your Door & More, LLC. Chef Lesley graduated with high honors in 2015 with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. When Lesley isn't busy working, recipe testing or making anything sourdough she volunteers at her local Cancer Support Center, giving back to the community who helped her when she was diagnosed 10 years ago. She also holds a fundraiser every year in memory of her late husband, Chris, who was a firefighter. This past year she set up a scholarship in his name for students seeking a degree in fire science. She loves to travel and hanging out with her family and friends. She resides in Frankfort with her husband, Bart, and her dog, Lola. She has two wonderful adult children, Chris and Miranda, whom she adores.
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Classes by this instructor
Eat This Not That When Meal Planning
Learn how to turn your favorite meals into healthier choices!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Family Time: Holiday Healthy Snacks
Join us for a fun and interactive cooking class where an adult and child can learn together how to make delicious and nutritious recipes that are perfect for snacking during the holiday season.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Healthy Breakfast and Snack Meal Prep
Discover simple, nutritious recipes and meal prep strategies to fuel your busy lifestyle.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Master the Art of Cutting a Chicken
This interactive class will teach you the basics of cutting, deboning and portioning chicken.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Seafood Delights: Shrimp & Salmon with Delicious Sides
Learn how to prepare shrimp appetizer skewers, shrimp scampi and healthy salmon en papillote (in paper).
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Tamale Class
Learn how to prepare traditional tamale masa and create classic fillings from meats and veggies to sweets.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen
Thursday, December 11, 2025, City Center, JCTR-3001 Community Culinary Kitchen