OUR CREW
Meet our kitchen crew, united by their dedication and fervor for serving the community. Under the expert guidance of our UGK Culinary Director, Steve Glenn, we are deeply committed to workforce development and delivering nutritious, wholesome meals to children, seniors, and families alike. It's not just about cooking—it's about nourishing & educating the heart of our community.
Steve Glenn
UGK Culinary Director
Born and raised in Richmond, Chef Steve has travelled far in his culinary journey. You might recognize him from Hell's Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay's chef training competition. After competing and becoming a finalist in the show, Chef Steve worked as a private chef. Spending some time working as the culinary executive of The Black Hen, he decided to come back to his hometown.
Katrina T. Mazyck
UGK-CF Program Manager
Katrina Mazyck is the Program Manager at UGK Community First (UGK-CF) with over 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She began her career on a fast track as a chef, completing her training as a Culinary Specialist in the Army National Guard, followed by the Advanced Standing Culinary Program at Johnson & Wales University (Charleston).
Jermaine Carson
UGK-CF Chef
Richmond native Jermaine is proud to give back to the community. After working in the restaurant industry for almost 30 years, Jermaine picked up the nickname "refurbish chef" for his skill at taking leftovers or random ingredients and turning them into a delicious dish. Jermaine also is a songwriter, growing up in a gospel-division, the first to record an album in Richmond!
Tyler Brightwell
Logistics & Sourcing Manager
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Sasha Smolkin
Admin & Media Manager
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