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Independent Consultant and Food Stylist

ID: 1458009 Dallas, Texas Category: Grocery, Other Area(s)
10+ years in culinary business development
Maintained oversight of planning, development, and communication of merchandising and business development objects, products, programs, initiatives, and operations
Devised, developed, and implemented innovative menu cycle and review process
Collaborate with clients to determine business needs and develop plans
Work with clients to create appealing food for still, stop motion, and video advertising uses
Sourced new items, position brand on cutting-edge, and facilitate communications with key audiences
Chef Training Program - Natural Gourmet Institute
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) member
 
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Meet Your Recruiter:
Mike Cook

Mike Cook is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. Including Brookshire Grocery Company and Central Market/H-E-B. Beyond store operations, his expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders.

Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.

Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.

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