Andrew Ings

Biography

Chef Andrew has been in the food service industry for a very long time but not always with Dining Services! Over 40 years ago, Chef Andrew started as a baker’s helper for three years before moving into an apprenticeship role with a butcher and wholesale meat cutter. After working in several positions for over a decade with the butchery, he began working at Ashbury College here in Ottawa as a breakfast cook. Over the years, he moved into different positions including an Apprentice Cook and then a Sous Chef role. While working at Ashbury, Chef Andrew earned his Red Seal Certification from Algonquin College and then in 2011, he came and joined our team here at Carleton! After working at the Pasta station in the caf for a few years, he moved to Pastry as a cook for 7 years. Over the summer of 2022, Chef Andrew was promoted to a Sous Chef in the pastry department and looks forward to preparing more delicious treats for students in the future!