Jody Klocko is Chef Chocolatier at Godiva, where he approaches the fine art of Belgian-style chocolate making with a pastry chef's discipline. Klocko works alongside Godiva's Master Chocolatier in creating new products that are innovative and intriguing in terms of ingredients, flavor, texture and craftsmanship. Prior to joining Godiva in 2001, Chef Klocko was Executive Pastry Chef at the five-diamond Hilton Hotel at Short Hills in N.J.. Before the Hilton Hotel, he headed the famed pastry kitchen of The Ritz Carlton in Aspen. Jody has been widely recognized for his culinary accomplishments. As a member of the 2001 U.S. Pastry Team, he won a gold medal at the prestigious Coupe de Monde World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France.