Peter Klein Email & Phone Number

Peter Klein is a Director of Culinary Development at CulinArt Managed Dining Services. He possess expertise in menu development, catering, culinary skills, food, restaurant management and 11 more skills.

Listed skills include Menu Development, Catering, Culinary Skills, Food, and 12 others.

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  Director Of Culinary Development

  Culinart Managed Dining Services

  Feb 2014 - Present - Planview, New York

  Serve as Department Head to provide leadership and set standards of culinary excellenceResearch, test, develop, document, train, implement, monitor, evaluate and make necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and / or food programsWork with Division leadership in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs at their locationsDevelop and mentor senior chefs in various Company divisions and geographical regionsCreate training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturer and vendor resources and sharing / promoting internal best practicesStay current with market trends and customer demandsParticipate in / attend trade shows and continuing education opportunitiesPlan menus for daily offerings, seasonal or limited time specials, daily and special event catering for a wide variety of locations and applicationsConduct food tastings and evaluate food presentationEstablish food specificationsWork with food manufacturers and vendors to select best product / value for needsEnsure that food products and handling procedures adhere to local, state and federal regulations Contribute expertise in kitchen and servery design and / or remodeling projectsLead culinary teams in planning, training, set-up and opening new and / or remodeled accountsCollaborate with other departments such as Purchasing, Marketing and Business Development on special projects and Company initiativesDirect sustainability initiatives throughout Company locationsOversee Nutrition staff and programsUpdate senior management, supervisory managers and account management teams on industry trends and new food programsParticipate in Company meetings and training programs

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  Culinary Institute Of America

  Aos In Occupational Studies