Olivia Jenkins
Culinary Team Member
Olivia was born in Pensacola, Florida. She is one of three biological siblings, but Olivia has eight brothers and sisters. She comes from a blended family. At the age of 12, she relocated to Bandera, Texas with her mother. Once in Bandera, she began her life in the Hill Country taking in everything it had to offer. Olivia had a passion for the culinary arts at an early age learning many of her cooking techniques and the love for cooking from her grandmother and her mom. Someone was always cooking something. This is where her true passion for cooking began. Always cooking with family and friends for any occasion that comes up. Olivia is a true family girl. Her hunting, country living, simple lifestyle with her family and passion for food, is all she needs. She graduated from Bandera High School, GO BULLDOGS!!!, in1996 where her love to work began. She began her love for culinary knowledge by working at one of Bandera’s local restaurants called El Jacalitos at an early age. This is what inevitably opened the doors to further her cooking experience. Olivia has over 15+ years of cooking experience and is blessed to learn new and exciting cooking techniques that has elevated her career everyday.
My why:
Warriors Heart is a place I have heard of but never really knew what it was completely about. So once I did some reading and found out the purpose of Warriors Heart, I knew this is where I am supposed to be. I have a tremendous amount of family that has served our country in many and all branches of the military, All the way back to my Great-great grandfather and so on. My son is currently Active Duty Army and I could not be any prouder of him. I also come from a long line of family substance abuse and I myself have been trapped in the substance abuse life. February 12, 2008 is my recovery date. That day will forever be a life lesson day to learn about “Getting your Life Together and Grow-up”. That day I lost my step-dad to an illness, went to jail, and had my 3 children removed from my home and placed with Child Protective Services for almost 2 years. I hope that just maybe I can help, support and just listen to anyone that might need someone. I also believe if my son has the courage to serve his country, then I am honored to do what I can to give back to all that have served and help them in any way I can. Even if it is just a hot meal and inviting conversation. I am so pleased to be a part of this great company and everything it stands for.
