meet the team
ready to make a difference
Our dining team promises to educate and inspire every guest that comes to our table with a true, mindful, and rooted approach to food. Read about our leadership team below, and say hello when you see us around campus!
Sally Nifong
Hospitality Services Director
Serving the Salem Academy & College community for many years, Sally has been promoted to Hospitality Services Director. Sally is a mom of 4 boys! She spends her spare time on her family farm. She loves volunteering for Veteran groups and baking with her family. Sally says she loves her job "...because I can be creative and our clients are always happy!"
Kendall Padgett
Chef De Cuisine
Chef Kendall is a culinary artist who loves creating delicious comfort food, especially fried catfish. Outside of the kitchen, he enjoys crafting unique pieces of leatherworking as a hobby and side business. At Harvest Table Culinary, he thrives on the artistic freedom that allows him to experiment and express his creativity through his dishes.
Nicole Brinkley
Catering Manager
After working with Harvest Table as a Culinary Analyst, Nicole has been promoted to Catering Manager. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys crafting beautiful wreaths and diving into a good book.
Rachel Tucker
Registered Dietitian
Rachel is a North Carolina native, originally from Oak Ridge, NC. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, where she also completed her dietetic internship. Rachel works closely with the culinary team to ensure a variety of nutrient-dense food options are available on campus each and every day. Healthy dining options are vital for overall well-being and nourishing the campus community is our top priority. She enjoys being part of the Salem College Dining team because she is able to collaborate to provide our guests with culinary driven experiences. Throughout the year, you will see Rachel engaging students with various events.
Eric King
Sous Chef
I've worked for Harvest Table Culinary Group for 3 years. I like Harvest Table Culinary Group for its promotions of clean eating habits. In my off time I love fishing and being with my family.
Oscar Romero-sosa
Sous Chef
Oscar is a Winston-Salem local, born and raised. He enjoys celebrating his Latin heritage and sharing it with others through authentic Latin flavors. In his downtime, Oscar loves traveling and crocheting.
Tiffany New
Baker
Tiffany is a music lover and proud team mom to her son’s football team. At Harvest Table, she has grown from cook to salads to crafting our pizza dough from scratch in a very short time. Recently, she stepped into her new roles as baker and supervisor.
Shanta Chambers
Hospitality Supervisor
My favorite food is a nice Ribeye Steak. I love to ride on my husband's 2023 Harley Davidson Road Glide with him. What I like about Harvest Table Culinary Group is the healthy choices you can choose from.
Shayana Staten
Hospitality Supervisor
My favorite food is seafood. The things I like to do is play video games and play the violin. What I like about Harvest Table Culinary Group is that everything is made from scratch and fresh.
Tyneshia Davis
Hospitality Supervisor
Tyneshia loves trying new foods and believes variety is the spice of life. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and kids, always up for a new adventure.