Jim Churches Cec®, Cca®, Aac® Email and Phone Number

Responsible for Gordon Foodservice Key operator support as well as culinary support for broker training and field execution of MFI sales and marketing goals.

Managed the Northeast/Midwest focusing on the Vincello Veal and Lamb Segment of Advance Food Company. Distributor sales trainings and broker sales training along with working with Key Regional and National account customers with menu ideation and menu placements.

Servicing Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio territory representing Gordon Food Service. Primary responsibilities include introduction of new products to the market, product training, recipe development and demonstrations from 43 various manufacturer products along with promoting partnerships between distributors and operators.

Managed high volume multi-unit foodservice outlets with daily and weekly rotating menus. Responsible for food cost analysis, monthly budget, product ordering, increasing sales and client retention, along with expediting catering and private dinner parties for three properties. Experience with facilitating meetings with union representative regarding employee relations, as well as promoting professional development of staff.

Hot Food production culinary instructor for culinary program.

Managed culinary staff of over 40 associates including completing weekly schedules, annual performance evaluations, job training, and delegation of duties. Oversaw local co-op students including placement program for developmentally disabled individuals. Responsible for menu creation and execution of banquets for all occasions as well as assist with development of corporate menu. General public relation duties include benefits, community demonstrations, acting as liaison between multiple corporate locations.