Charles Jaymes
Head Chef
Chef Charles first learned his way around the kitchen at age 9 in Richmond, California. Constantly watching his Nana, he was introduced to the rich flavors of soul food. By the age of 13, he was preparing dinners for his family on his own. His love for food only grew from there. Through his travels and life experiences, Charles realized his calling was to cook for people…ALL people!
Chef Charles first learned his way around the kitchen at age 9 in Richmond, California. Constantly watching his Nana, he was introduced to the rich flavors of soul food. By the age of 13, he was preparing dinners for his family on his own. His love for food only grew from there. Through his travels and life experiences, Charles realized his calling was to cook for people…ALL people!
In 2019, Charles started Chef Cheese LLC, turning his passion into a fully operating catering company. Good word of mouth about his unique and amazing food led him to grow a following rapidly. By 2021, he started a second venture: Meatbomb Food Truck, Northern California's first mobile loaded potato bar. “Chef Cheese” has become a familiar name around the Bay Area, landing contracts with San Pablo Police, USO Military Service Workers, Snoop Youth Football League, and a host of other businesses in Northern California.
Before coming to SA, Chef Charles was at Ile Omode Charter School in Oakland, California while also operating both of his businesses.
Sonoma Academy Is...
...the only private, independent, college preparatory high school in Sonoma County. On our beautiful campus nestled at the base of Taylor Mountain in Southeastern Santa Rosa, our students are able to explore their interests and passions in a rigorous and inspiring environment that develops a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for college and beyond.
Sonoma Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
