Patty Medrano – Kitchen Manager

If you’ve ever grabbed a grilled cheese at Hillcrest, you’ve probably tasted Patty’s favorite thing to make—the perfect golden, crunchy sandwich! Patty has been serving students and families at Hillcrest for the past three years, after spending 13 years with the Las Virgenes Unified District.

What she loves most about her work? Her coworkers. “They are the sweetest, most hardworking best friends. We even hang out outside of school—going on hikes, working out at the gym, or making dinners together.”

Patty is also a proud mom of four beautiful daughters—Terri, Mia, Gabriela, and Emma—and a joyful grandma to Haven and Wes.
For Patty, the Hillcrest Café isn’t just a kitchen; it’s an extension of home. “You are welcome to hang out here, and we will love on you well. This café is our pride and joy. Just like you have a seat at Jesus’s table, you will always have a seat at ours.”

Patty’s Café Favorite: The grilled chicken sandwich—her personal specialty!