Kitchen Staff

  • Lorris Gibson, Executive Chef – Chef Lorris graduated from Scottsdale Culinary Le Cordon Bleu and has worked as a chef in the restaurant industry for over 15 years. Chef Lorris is a master at preparing hot nutritional meals from scratch and incorporating safe leftovers from local restaurants.  Lorris is a calm, pleasant and a hardworking individual who has a passion that is driven by his proficiency in the restaurant industry.  A real pleasure is taken by Lorris when the happiness of others is achieved.
  • Charles “Atoki” Amana, Sous Chef – Chef Charles has worked for St Vinnys Bistro for four years. He has a servant heart and always willing to take time with the homeless.
  • Wayne Cunningham, Asst. Chef – Chef Wayne has worked for St Vinnys Bistro for four years. He is dependable and looks forward to presenting hot meals everyday.
  • Joshua Gonnerman, Asst. Chef – Chef Joshua has worked with St Vinnys Bistro for five years. His favorite food to cook is chicken tenders with fresh salad.
  • Margarita Bishop, Asst. Chef – Chef Margie begins her work day at 5am for St Vinnys Bistro.  Her passion is serving cooking breakfast and watching the homeless smile.
  • Gary Thayer, Asst. Chef – Chef Gary has worked for St Vinnys Bistro for a few years. He loves to cook multiple courses and serve them hot.
  • Adrian Jimenez, Rescue Food Coordinator – Adrian is dedicated to keeping food safe and has been trained in food safety guidelines. He has a passion for being on time and sharing a smile.
  • Thomas Thornton, II, Asst. Chef – Chef Thomas has been with St Vinnys Bistro for four years. He loves preparing hot breakfasts.
  • Clifford Johnson, Asst. Chef – Chef Clifford has worked many years in the restaurant industry.  He served his country in the US Army and received an honorable discharge.
  • Curtiss Brown, Food Service Kitchen Porter – Curtiss loves working in the kitchen.  He is loves to cook and smiles at everyone.
  • St Vinnys Bistro is an inclusive organization. We do not discriminate, in admission to our kitchen on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age or disability. We are also an equal opportunity employer. No Haven for Hope employee or prospective employee will be denied employment or a promotion because of his or her race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age or national origin.
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