July 2026 Guest Chef Dinner

OverviewWe're excited to welcome Jessica Bauer, Executive Chef and Owner of Altius, as our July 2026 Guest Chef!Chef Jessica is generously volunteering her time and exceptional culinary talents to work alongside our culinary students in preparing an unforgettable multi-course dinner featuring seasonal ingredients, refined techniques, and thoughtfully crafted flavors.As with all Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Guest Chef Dinners, proceeds directly support our culinary jobs training program, creating pathways to employment and opportunity through food.Come for the food. Stay for the community.We hope you'll leave with a memorable meal, new connections, and the satisfaction of knowing your seat at the table helped strengthen our community.This event will take place at our facility in Hazelwood on Thursday, July 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m.WHAT'S INCLUDEDMulti-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jessica Bauer of AltiusTwo complimentary beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)Handcrafted mocktail availableMENU*TBAA LITTLE ABOUT CHEF JESSICA BAUERA Pittsburgh native, Jessica Bauer is the Executive Chef and Owner of Altius, where she has earned a reputation for creating approachable, modern cuisine rooted in exceptional ingredients and thoughtful technique.After graduating from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute, Jessica continued her culinary training at The Boca Raton Resort & Club before returning to Pittsburgh, where she rose through the ranks at The Carlton Restaurant and later became Executive Chef of Bistro 19.Known for her creative, seasonal menus and commitment to quality, Jessica has been featured in Pittsburgh Magazine, Whirl Magazine, and culinary events throughout the region. Today, as Executive Chef and Owner of Altius, she continues to create exceptional dining experiences while mentoring the next generation of culinary professionals through community events and culinary education.A LITTLE ABOUT OUR GUEST CHEF DINNER SERIESHosted in our commercial training kit