Liisa Pihlaja

Liisa Pihlaja has extensive experience in the food service industry, currently serving as Palvelupäällikkö at Leijona Catering Oy since June 2018. Previous roles include Head Chef at Oy Ksm Ltd, Kuortaneen Urheiluopisto from January 2016 to March 2018 and at Sodexo from September 2014 to January 2016. Liisa also held the position of Ruokapalveluvastaava, lähiesimies with Järvenpään kaupunki from April 2009 to September 2014, and Keittiöpäällikkö at Osuuskauppa Hämeenmaa until September 2008. Initial culinary experience began as Kokki at Finstaship from September 1996 to November 2005. Liisa's education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Sustainable Gastronomy from JAMK University of Applied Sciences and specialized qualifications in tourism and service business management from various institutions.