Experience

Affinity Group, Sales & Marketing Agency

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 400 - 500 Employee

• K-12 Specialist

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Specific Responsibilities: 1. Develop standards for the following; a. Cooking methods for all products. b. Food, plate, tray, line appearance. c. Food safety monitoring. d. Products needed for all menus. e. Serving pans, bowls, tools, utensils. 2. Develop cycle menus for all lines of business. 3. Development of recipes from an ingredient, flavor, cost and nutritional perspective. 4. Ensure that all recipes are accurate from a flavor, yield and nutritional point… Show more Specific Responsibilities: 1. Develop standards for the following; a. Cooking methods for all products. b. Food, plate, tray, line appearance. c. Food safety monitoring. d. Products needed for all menus. e. Serving pans, bowls, tools, utensils. 2. Develop cycle menus for all lines of business. 3. Development of recipes from an ingredient, flavor, cost and nutritional perspective. 4. Ensure that all recipes are accurate from a flavor, yield and nutritional point of view. 5. Capturing each recipe within the database with complete accuracy and clear consistent procedures. 6. Manage projects thru a project tracker that details the complete deliverables of the project including a detailed timeline. 7. Oversee the projects and tasks of the procurement team including the procurement assistant. 8. Manage projects on budget and on time. 9. Create training tools and conduct training sessions for all culinary initiatives. 10. Monitor compliance and lead execution of culinary standards while fostering a food culture. 11. Drive health, wellness and sustainability initiatives. 12. Provided coaching and guidance on improving the mindset and skillset of culinary staff. Provide tools to perform their job. Show less



Health Promotion Council Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc.

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  • Provide nutrition education and counseling in both group class and one on one formats in various health care centers • Develop and implement new healthy cycle menus for multiple Child and Adult Care Food Program shelter sites across Philadelphia • Coordinate and perform training sessions to aid in professional development and technical assistance to 25-30 CACFP Emergency Shelter cooking staff • Provide culinary expertise, direction, and development internally with HPC educators… Show more • Provide nutrition education and counseling in both group class and one on one formats in various health care centers • Develop and implement new healthy cycle menus for multiple Child and Adult Care Food Program shelter sites across Philadelphia • Coordinate and perform training sessions to aid in professional development and technical assistance to 25-30 CACFP Emergency Shelter cooking staff • Provide culinary expertise, direction, and development internally with HPC educators and management staff. • Consistently improve and streamline CACFP contract deliverables, including development and implementation of new training materials and procedures. • Document all CACFP training attendance, education provided, and improvement strategies while compiling information into yearly reports. • Managing and revamping the production of a HPC’s health and wellness newsletter 25,000 copies distributed across Philadelphia yearly • Proficient in use of ESHA Nutritional Analysis Software to determine nutrition information of recipes and meals to ensure menu and meal compliance to local and federal standards. • Coordinate and Instruct Bi-Annual ServSafe Trainings to 15-20 individuals • Schedule and lead team meetings to accomplish goals established by fellow management team • Mentor and coach interns on HPC’s mission, outreach strategies, and structural hierarchy • Train and support educators when new programming strategies are developed • Coordinate and execute tastings and tabling at various Health Centers to promote nutrition and wellness • Maintain strong relationships with external partners and community key contacts through various forms of communication (phone, email, mail, in person) • Develop and implement project surveys and evaluation; compile and analyze results in order to improve satisfaction .

• Nutrition Educator

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Greater Philadelphia Area • Provide nutrition education and counseling in both group class and one on one formats in various health care centers • Develop and implement new healthy cycle menus for multiple Child and Adult Care Food Program shelter sites across Philadelphia • Coordinate and perform training sessions to aid in professional development and technical assistance to 25-30 CACFP Emergency Shelter cooking staff • Provide culinary expertise, direction, and development internally with HPC educators… Show more • Provide nutrition education and counseling in both group class and one on one formats in various health care centers • Develop and implement new healthy cycle menus for multiple Child and Adult Care Food Program shelter sites across Philadelphia • Coordinate and perform training sessions to aid in professional development and technical assistance to 25-30 CACFP Emergency Shelter cooking staff • Provide culinary expertise, direction, and development internally with HPC educators and management staff. • Consistently improve and streamline CACFP contract deliverables, including development and implementation of new training materials and procedures. • Document all CACFP training attendance, education provided, and improvement strategies while compiling information into yearly reports. • Managing and revamping the production of a HPC’s health and wellness newsletter 25,000 copies distributed across Philadelphia yearly • Proficient in use of ESHA Nutritional Analysis Software to determine nutrition information of recipes and meals to ensure menu and meal compliance to local and federal standards. • Coordinate and Instruct Bi-Annual ServSafe Trainings to 15-20 individuals • Schedule and lead team meetings to accomplish goals established by fellow management team • Mentor and coach interns on HPC’s mission, outreach strategies, and structural hierarchy • Train and support educators when new programming strategies are developed • Coordinate and execute tastings and tabling at various Health Centers to promote nutrition and wellness • Maintain strong relationships with external partners and community key contacts through various forms of communication (phone, email, mail, in person) • Develop and implement project surveys and evaluation; compile and analyze results in order to improve satisfaction .



Bryan Schmidt Catering and Culinary Services

• Freelance Chef

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2023

  Main Line/Philadelphia Suburbs I offer a wide variety of services and cater to many different needs. I am a classically trained chef with over 15 years of cooking experience is multiple food service facets. Special Events Catering and Private Chef Services: Dinner Parties, Cocktail Parties, Bridal Showers, and all other special events. Custom menus built around each clients needs and wants while keeping within a set budget. Full staff of experienced and professional servers and bartenders. Highlight… Show more I offer a wide variety of services and cater to many different needs. I am a classically trained chef with over 15 years of cooking experience is multiple food service facets. Special Events Catering and Private Chef Services: Dinner Parties, Cocktail Parties, Bridal Showers, and all other special events. Custom menus built around each clients needs and wants while keeping within a set budget. Full staff of experienced and professional servers and bartenders. Highlight local and seasonal ingredients while keeping cuisine clean, elegant, healthy, and delicious. Consulting and Recipe/Menu Development: Currently work with Giant Supermarket's Healthy Idea's. Develop recipes that are cost and time effective as well as nutritious and tasteful. Complete nutritional analysis and photography of each recipe. Can develop cost effective menu's for a variety of establishments and focus on many types of cuisine. Food Styling: Currently food style for Giant's Healthy Idea's Cooking Series. Provide on air talent with culinary expertise as well as proper recipe execution. Provide all food hero and beauty shots as well as all on screen ingredients. Show less



Sage Catering

• Lead Production/Event Chef

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2014

  Berwyn, Pa



J. Scott Catering

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Production/Event Chef

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2009



Alyeska Resort

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sous Chef

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2008