Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
ChefAdvantage is pleased to partner with Mt. Juliet Christian Academy to provide fresh flavorful menus with something for everyone.
Your Roster / Meet Your Team
your chef
Chef Dawn Bastian
Dawn was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. She attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and then went to culinary school at Kendall College in Chicago. Throughout her career, she has worked in various restaurants across the Chicago area. Dawn served as the Executive Sous Chef at the James Beard Award-winning restaurant Spiaggia, under Chef Tony Mantuano, who is currently the chef at Yolan in Nashville. She was recognized as one of the best up-and-coming chefs by Chicago Magazine and earned three stars as an Executive Chef from the Chicago Tribune, along with 3½ stars from the Chicago Sun-Times. After taking time off to raise her son, she worked as a chef at Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville. In 2021, she relocated to Nashville with her husband. Dawn enjoys boating, fishing, working out, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband Andy, her son Jack, and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Teddy.
your nutritionist
Tori Nielsen
With a passion for nutrition, Tori Nielsen brings experience and knowledge to her role at Chef Advantage. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Auburn University and spent 10 years with ChefAdvantage before returning to the team in 2026. Her experience and passion for nutrition support her work in creating balanced, delicious menus that make nutritious foods appealing to children while ensuring food safety and nutrition compliance. Outside of work, she enjoys exercising and spending time with her husband and two children.