DeathJune 152024

James Kent (chef)

James Kent, American chef (born 1979)

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When
Saturday, June 15 20242 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Person
James Kent (chef)

At a glance

Born 1979-05-02; died 2024-06-15.

Who they were

James Kent, American chef (born 1979)

Path and career

Career Early career He was trained at Le Cordon Bleu and Johnson & Wales University . [ 1 ] Kent started his culinary career at the age of 15 as a summer apprentice at Bouley . [ 1 ] After completing school, he worked in the New York kitchens of Babbo , Jean-Georges , and Gordon Ramsay . [ 2 ] Eleven Madison Park In 2007, Kent joined Eleven Madison Park originally as a line cook but soon became sous chef too, [ 3 ] and eventually chef de cuisine. [ 2 ] [ 4 ] [

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James Kent (chef) appears on our June 15 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.

June 15 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1977Death and funeral of Francisco Franco
  2. 1978Hussein of Jordan
  3. 1988Ariane 4
  4. 1991Mount Pinatubo
  5. 19911991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo
  6. 1992Supreme Court of the United States
  7. 19951995 Aigio earthquake
  8. 1996The Troubles
  9. 2006George W. Bush
  10. 2013June 2013 Quetta attacks
  11. 2024James Kent (chef)

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