National Park College (NPC) recently welcomed a new culinary talent, Executive Chef
Julia Marshall, to its campus. Chartwells, the College’s dining service provider proudly
announced the addition to their team earlier this year.
Chef Marshall has been named a finalist in the Sentinel Record’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
The Reader’s Choice Awards is an annual celebration of community favorites that invites
readers to nominate and vote for local businesses, individuals, and services that
significantly impact their lives.
Marshall, a Pine Bluff native, brings a wealth of experience from her previous role
as a sous chef at Saracen Casino Hotel and Resort. Her academic credentials include
a degree in culinary arts and bakery and pastry arts from Pulaski Technical College,
complemented by a certificate in dietary management.
In addition to her role at NPC, Chef Marshall recently showcased her culinary skills
in the 2024 Delta Diamond Chef Competition. The competition, held at the University
of Arkansas - Pulaski Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute in Little
Rock, featured eight chefs and their teams vying for two coveted spots in the finals
last October. After two rounds, Marshall’s team secured a place among the top two,
setting their sights on the final showdown at the Pine Bluff Country Club.
Nathan Poor, Director of Food Service at NPC said, “Julia is a talented and experienced
chef, and we are thrilled to have her. From the moment I met her, I knew she would
fit in with the team and elevate our dining service to a new level. She has a great
passion for providing the best for the students at NPC.”
The winners of the Reader’s Choice Awards was announced and featured in a special
section of the Sentinel Record, highlighting their contributions and excellence in
their respective fields. Chef Marshall’s nomination is a testament to her culinary
expertise and dedication to enhancing the dining experience at NPC.
