David P Ricci (he/him)
Instructor College of Food Innovation & Technology Baking & Pastry Providence
Biography and Expertise
Growing up with a bakery in the family for many years, I found myself at a young age working with my father in the business and developing my passion for baking desserts and bread but mostly decorating elaborate cakes of all types. Over the years I learned so much from my father who won numerous awards for his creations. I also followed in his footsteps enjoying the creativity aspect of the business. I purchased the business from him and expanded into wholesaling and opening a second retail location. I had a talented and loyal staff that I credit also to my success. After owing the business for over 20 years, I decided to pursue a different path in my career. I became employed by JWU where I could share all my expertise and knowledge with the younger generation pursuing a career in the teaching industry. I enjoy seeing all the talent and creativity that the students at JWU have to offer along with sharing my many years of experience with them.
Education
High School Diploma
Proctor for Food Safety exam given here at school
Johnson & Wales
ServSafe Food Safety
Johnson & Wales
MVP
IBPI Pastry department
New Food Show First Place
New York Food Show
Outstanding Achievement Award
IBPI pastry department
Cooking with class (TV)
Providence Channel 10
March 14, 2003
Wedding trends (Newspaper)
Various newspapers across the country
April 15, 2002
Gingerbread houses (Newspaper)
North Providence Observer
December, 1999
Having his cake and eating it too (Newspaper)
Providence Journal
1999
Chef’s choice Segment (Newspaper)
Providence Journal Paper
October 25, 1998
Bread Bakers Guild