Columbia Academy
ChefAdvantage is pleased to partner with Columbia Academy to provide fresh flavorful menus with something for everyone.
Your Roster / Meet Your Team
your chef
Chef Chuck Lardie
Chuck has been the Chef Manager at Columbia Academy since 2019. He has over 40 years of food service experience from his Military career, working in healthcare, restaurants, and school food service. Chuck is originally from Ohio and retired from the military in Tennessee. He enjoys traveling with his family, taking care of his three dogs, and garden railroading.
your nutritionist
Raven Searles
Raven Searles is a Nutritionist passionate about food’s impact on the body, focusing on healing and care at ChefAdvantage. With a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Georgia Southern University, Raven offers extensive experience in clinical and community-based nutrition services for children. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with loved ones, reading, exercising, and traveling.