Chef Robert Tulko, formerly Winn-Dixie’s Corporate Chef, is well-known throughout Northeast Florida and the entire Southeast. The affable Jersey City,NJ native is better known as “Chef Robert” to television viewers throughout the Southeast. His frequent appearance on WTLV-TV’s “Good Morning Jacksonville” and programs in Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, Greenville and Spartanburg make him a familiar face as Winn-Dixie’s goodwill ambassador and regional food expert.
A graduate of New York Universitywith a degree in Business Management, Chef Robert pursued a career as a chef after finding success in real estate and the restaurant business. He enrolled in a formal cooking school when he was in his early 40’s and graduated from the Southern Culinary Institute in St. Augustine, Florida. He has over 20 years of experience in the supermarket industry, is a certified Executive Chef and a certified culinary educator for the US NAVY.
Chef Robert has worked in kitchens throughout Europe, the Orient and Caribbean. He also worked with the White House pastry chef, supplying edible Christmas ornaments for President and Mrs. Clinton’s personal Christmas tree.
Chef Robert’s wife is Dr. Angela Martin, OBGYN. Hobbies include golf, cooking and French Cuisine.
Email Chef Robert with questions or comments at chefrobert@theconversationjax.com
