Jeff attended Indiana Wesleyan University where he earned a BS in Business Administration. He also attended Ivy Tech Community College where he received his AAS in Hospitality Administration with a specialty in culinary arts. From there Jeff's love for cooking took him to France where he studied at the Bocuse Institute (Culinary School of Internationally famed French Chef Paul Bocuse). He also studied at the Ecole de Cuisine LaVarenne and Ecole Nationale Superieure de la Patisserie. Jeff is a Certified Executive Chef with over 30 years of professional food service experience.

Jeff is a member of the American Culinary Federation, and has received numerous awards including the "Edmond Gass Award for Outstanding Service in Culinary Arts", the "Chef Professionalism Award" and the 2006" Indianapolis Chapter Chef of the Year" from the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.

Valle Vista's menus have been enhanced with several of Chef Bricker's signature items, including his silky White Chocolate Creme Brulee, his savory Herb Vinaigrette Dressing and his classic Chicken Persillade.

Jeff and the Valle Vista culinary team love a challenge so just let us know what we can create for you.