Mark L Soliday (he/him)
Associate Instructor College of Food Innovation & Technology Baking & Pastry Providence
Biography and Expertise
Mark Soliday is an associate instructor in the International Baking & Pastry program at JWU Providence. In parallel with his work at JWU, Soliday continues to run Confectionery Designs, a boutique wedding cake company. He has also expanded his career through professional accomplishments, such as becoming the pastry coach for the American Culinary Federation (ACF) U.S. Student Culinary Olympic team that took home an Olympic bronze medal in Germany (2004).
Soliday continues to travel all over the world to keep up with the evolving industry, flavors and techniques. With 30 years of industry experience — 20 as an executive pastry chef — Soliday has an immense amount of practical knowledge and skill to pass on to his students.
Education
AOS
Culinary Institute of America
Advanced gumpaste class
Hands on class given to my colleagues
JWU
Teacher spot light
editorial
pastry arts magazine teacher spot light
pastry arts magazine
online
Dessert wine paring
Demonstration
Pastry Arts Magazine Virtual Summit
Pastry Arts Magazine
online
50th Anniversary of the American Culinary Federation RI Chapter honoring Lars Johansson
Dessert Presentation
ACF of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Room, Harborview
Cranston, RI
October 15, 2025