Jessie Riley

Chef Jessie Riley brings a rich and diverse culinary background to her Chef-Instructor role at ICE New York’s campus. It’s the place where her professional culinary journey began. 

Following a successful technology career, Chef Jessie's passion for food led her to graduate from ICE with highest honors before immersing herself in work at the Michelin-starred Gotham Bar & Grill and, later, a French patisserie and a bustling NYC production bakery.

Her international experience includes cooking instruction and food tour coordination on an Italian culinary platform and in France's Loire Valley. 

Jessie’s extensive teaching experience also includes professional programs at Kingsborough Community College and NYC Technical College (CUNY), as well as recreational classes at numerous culinary schools. 

Additionally, she is a member of and former board secretary for Les Dames d'Escoffier, New York Chapter; the former co-host of Heritage Radio's "Wild Game Domain;" and the producer of prestigious events like the World Pastry Forum, Top Ten Pastry Chefs, and Top Ten Chocolate Awards.

Beyond the kitchen, Chef Jessie has cultivated her entrepreneurial spirit, owning a catering company and co-founding Food Startup Help, a consultancy leveraging her management and IT skills to assist burgeoning specialty food businesses with everything from kitchen design to operational efficiency.