‘A Seat at Chef Ruth’s Table’ Honors Beloved Nunez Culinary Instructor
Retired Nunez Community College Culinary Instructor Chef Ruth Varisco, center, in blue, poses for a picture with her family during A Seat at Chef Ruth’s Table. Proceeds from the retirement party and fundraiser will go toward the newly-established Chef Ruth Varisco Scholarship Fund. Chef Ruth was a culinary instructor at Nunez for more than 30 years.
For more than three decades, Chef Ruth Varisco guided Nunez Community College culinary students both in the classroom and in the kitchen, shaping the next generation of culinary professionals. Following her retirement after Spring 2026 Commencement, the college paid tribute to her remarkable career on Oct. 4 with A Seat at Chef Ruth’s Table, a celebration that recognized her more than 30 years of …
