Jesse Grossnickle

Iowa Lakes Community College

Jesse Grossnickle

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Director of Dining Services
Emmetsburg Campus

jgrossnickle@iowalakes.edu
712-852-5256

Education:

A.A.S., Hotel & Restaurant Management, Iowa Lakes Community College

Office # 730

Industry Experience

Jesse has been at Iowa Lakes for 10 years as the Culinary & Hospitality Management Program at Iowa Lakes. He also has 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry, including 15 years as a restaurant owner.

Industry Certifications
  • National Restaurant Association: ServSafe Manager
  • Certified Instructor/Proctor for ServSafe Manager, Customer Service, and Purchasing.
Achievements & Awards
  • 2003 Pizza Ranch Employee of the Year
  • 2009 – Opened his first restaurant at age 23
  • 2010 Featured on KCCI New Channel 8 – Cruisin’ For Comfort Food Stop
  • 2012 Opened 2nd restaurant in Manson, Iowa
  • 2023 Community Impact Award
Relevant Skills
  • Menu Planning & Costing
  • Developing SOPs
  • Event Planning
  • Customer Service
  • POS System
  • Purchasing
  • Sanitation
Passions & Values

“I place God, family and a good work ethic at the top of my values. I am passionate about family vacations, golfing, traveling, coaching youth sports teams, and spending time with my family.”