Montana School Nutrition Association: Full Schedule

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11:00am MDT

Increase Efficiency & Quality with a Combi Oven

Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT

We will educate the audience about combi oven technology and how it can save time, increase productivity, improve quality and consistency and save money.

Speakers

Carron Harris

Carron has been in the foodservice industry for 30+ years and has a diverse chef background serving restaurants to colleges.

Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

1:00pm MDT

Knife Skills/Small Equipment

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

Gardner C

This workshop is designed to teach safe, efficient, and professional kitchen knife skills with a focus on safety, consistency, proper techniques, organization, and cleanliness.

Speakers

Dirk Frickel

Food & Beverage Director, Hilands Golf Club

Dirk Frickel started his culinary journey, as many have, as a dishwasher at his family’s restaurant The Owl Café in Laurel, MT. After high school, Dirk continued to work at The Owl as a line cook. A few years later, he decided to further his career by seeking out further training... Read More →

Kate Huston

Coordinator of the Peer Education Expansion Program (PEEP), Montana Team Nutrition

Kate is the coordinator of the Peer Education Expansion Program (PEEP) through Montana Team Nutrition. Through PEEP, Kate supports and trains new School Food Service Directors in menu planning, culinary training, effective use of USDA foods and DOD Fresh foods, budgeting, and much... Read More →

Tuesday June 23, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

3:10pm MDT

Knife Skills/Small Equipment - Repeat

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT

Gardner C

This workshop is designed to teach safe, efficient, and professional kitchen knife skills with a focus on safety, consistency, proper techniques, organization, and cleanliness.

Speakers

Dirk Frickel

Food & Beverage Director, Hilands Golf Club

Tuesday June 23, 2026 3:10pm - 5:00pm MDT
Gardner C

Workshop

Montana School Nutrition Association

11:00am MDT

Carron Harris

1:00pm MDT

Dirk Frickel

Kate Huston

3:10pm MDT

Dirk Frickel

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