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Founder & Food Product Developer
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About
Culinary professional and specialty-food entrepreneur with hands-on experience developing original recipes and bringing small-batch food products from concept to market. Founder and operator of salt + MUSTARD since 2017, with practical experience in ingredient experimentation, flavour pairing, recipe refinement, production troubleshooting, and specialty food manufacturing. Earlier experience as a chef and event manager brings a strong foundation in food preparation, organization, and coordinating work to deadlines.
Interested in contributing practical culinary insight, curiosity, and a methodical approach to a test kitchen, culinary research, or food innovation team.
Experience
Founder & Food Product Developer - salt + MUSTARD - Toronto, Ontario
(2017)
Founded and operate a small-batch specialty food business producing mustards, infused salts, hot sauces, preserves, syrups, and other pantry products including a variety of black garlic products.
Chef - Elle Cuisine
(2016 - 2020)
- Prepared food for catering orders and special events using practical food-preparation techniques.
- Supported event setup, food delivery, and catering logistics while working to scheduled service requirements.
- Balanced preparation tasks and changing priorities to help meet event and client needs.
Event Manager - Palais Royale
(2006 - 2014)
- Managed the planning and execution of weddings, corporate functions, and other events.
- Coordinated staffing, schedules, logistics, and multiple departments to support smooth operations.
- Managed scheduling and payroll administration for more than 200 employees, alongside cash-handling and safe procedures.
