With a Bachelor of Science degree in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management from Texas Tech University, and over 18 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Cody Hayes is no stranger to the world of Culinary Arts. Chef Hayes began his professional career working in various positions within the restaurant and hospitality industry such as Banquet and Event Manager and Front Desk Manager for the Holiday Inn Corporation; and moving into the restaurant industry as the Culinary Manager, Beverage and Hospitality Manager, and Regional Training Director for Red Lobster with the Darden Corporation; and Director of Operations for a privately owned Beverage and Tea Company.  In 2006, Chef Hayes started the Culinary Arts Program at Rockwall High School. Since it's start, Chef Hayes has evolved this activity-driven course into a renowned and nationally recognized program.  The program is now housed at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy in a state-of-the-art facility, complete with two teaching culinary classrooms, a teaching kitchen, and the Crave Cafe restaurant. They have been recognized as the North Texas Iron Chef Champions, won the state championship title with the Texas ProStart Program five times, and won the National ProStart Competition twice.  Chef Hayes and his Culinary Arts students have been personally invited by Food Network Chefs to cook alongside them in culinary events benefitting various charities and organizations, and were recently named by Sullivan University as one of the top 100 Hospitality Programs in the United States. Chef Hayes has been named as the Rockwall High School Teacher of the Year, Rockwall ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, Region 10 Teacher of the Year, top 3 finalist for the State Teacher of the Year, and was recently named the Texas Restaurant Association's Teacher of the Year.  Chef Hayes serves on the State Board of Directors for the Texas Restaurant Association's Education Foundation, as well as the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Education Foundation Board of Directors, where he was also the immediate past Co-Chair.

Chef Hayes resides in Fate, Texas with his wife, Amy, and their son, Ryker who attends Rockwall High School and the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy. Amy and Chef Hayes also own SweetFace Sugar Shoppe & Bakery located in Royse City. 

Conference: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Tutoring Information:

In-Person Tutoring  

Tutoring times vary, but I am available most days after school from 4:30-6:00 PM.  I encourage students to speak with be about what works best for them for after-school tutoring. 

Monday 4:30-6:00 PM               

Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 PM              

Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 PM