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Chef Jerry L. McDonald
Jerry is an innovative Senior Executive Culinary Officer with 25 years of food industry experience and
business skills that reach far beyond the kitchen. As a highly-decorated and well-respected culinarian and
member of the Research Chefs’ Association, Jerry has seen success in all spheres of the foodservice
industry (Independent Restaurants, Hotels, Country Clubs, Multi-Concept Operations, Chain Restaurants,
and Food Manufacturing). He has a culinary degree from Columbus State Culinary and also has
completed a formal apprenticeship through the American Culinary Federation.
After having success in both the casual and upscale independent and chain restaurant segments, he moved
to the research and development arena and has been successful in multiple food manufacturing areas. He
has won multiple awards and accolades in food competitions and has developed thousands of food
products, including but not limited to soups, sauces, side dishes, seasoning blends, sauce and glaze
blends, bakery mixes, menu items and consumer products. Additionally, he has served as a judge for
culinary competitions, been a featured speaker, and has contributed to many articles on food trends, food
development, and food manufacturing.