MEET THE CO-FOUNDERS OF\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

YOUR ALLERGY CHEFS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

JOEL SCHAEFER<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Joel Schaefer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his position as co-founder of Your Allergy Chefs. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Included among his significant professional positions<\/strong> is his current role as Manager of Culinary Product Development and Standards for Princess Cruises \u2026 others include Manager of Product Development & Special Diets for Walt Disney World Resort \u2026 Executive Chef for Sodexo, Portland, OR \u2026 President of his consulting company, Allergy Chefs, Inc.<\/p>\n

As an in-demand instructor and presenter Joel\u2026\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Developed and conducted T.E.A.C.H. Food Allergen Safety training to culinary faculty at all Johnson & Wales University campuses<\/li>\n
• Presented at four FARE National Food Allergy Conferences<\/li>\n
• Conducted allergen training at American Culinary Federation\u2019s National and Regional Conferences<\/li>\n
• Teaches classes on the science of allergen-free and gluten-free baking and cooking at Bob\u2019s Red Mill Natural Foods Cooking School, Milwaukie, OR<\/li>\n
• Conducted classes on gluten-free living at Whole Foods Market, Winter Park, FL<\/li>\n
• Presented at the National Restaurant Association\u2019s Quality Assurance Conference on Food Allergies and Special Dietary Requests<\/li>\n
• Served as culinary instructor at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, HI<\/li>\n
• Instructed culinary professionals at numerous other conferences, summits, and conventions throughout the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Joel has also served as a Consultant for such prestigious organizations as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE): advising on culinary issues related to food allergen safety<\/li>\n
  • National Restaurant Association\u2019s ServSafe\u2122 Allergens Online Course<\/li>\n
  • San Jamar Restaurant Supplies on developing an Allergen Safety Zone System for allergen safe equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Joel is the proud author of Serving People with Food Allergies, Kitchen Management and Menu Creation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Joel has written articles for numerous industry publications including:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Allergic Living \u2026 Gluten-Free Living \u2026 The National Culinary Review \u2026 Restaurant Business \u2026 Living Without \u2026 The Autism File \u2026 Orlando Business Journal \u2026 Sizzle Magazine \u2026 and others.<\/p>\n

    Joel\u2019s impressive educational background:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Certified Chef de Cuisine with the American Culinary Federation<\/li>\n
    • California Culinary Academy, Diploma with Honors<\/li>\n
    • Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL, Associate in Science \u2013 Culinary Management<\/li>\n
    • Awarded Certificates of Completion from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone<\/li>\n
    • Rouxbe Cooking School, Professional Plant-Based Certification<\/li>\n
    • Food Safety HACCP for Retail Food Establishments Certification<\/li>\n
    • National Restaurant Association, Certified ServSafe Instructor and Proctor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      MARY SCHAEFER<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Mary Schaefer has been immersed in the world of culinary arts for more than 20 years before joining Joel as co-founder of Your Allergy Chefs. <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Among the many prestigious positions she\u2019s held \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Bakery Team Leader, Whole Foods Market, Portland, OR<\/li>\n
      • Culinary Program Director, Culinard at Virginia College, Jacksonville, FL<\/li>\n
      • Pastry Chef, Disney\u2019s Contemporary Resort, Orlando, FL<\/li>\n
      • Pastry Chef, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, HI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        As a highly respected pastry chef Mary \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Appeared on three TV Food Network specials<\/li>\n
        • Was featured in a cake decorating series on Do It Yourself Network (DIY)<\/li>\n
        • Develops recipes for the spring and fall issues of Allergic Living Magazine<\/li>\n
        • Teaches allergen-free cooking and baking classes at Bob\u2019s Red Mill Natural Foods Cooking School, Milwaukie, OR<\/li>\n
        • Presented at four Gluten-Free Culinary Summits as presenter and chef<\/li>\n
        • Was an expert contributor to American Cake Decorating Magazine with her article on \u201cBaking Gluten-Free Without Worry\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Mary\u2019s impressive educational background: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Certified Executive Pastry Chef with the American Culinary Federation<\/li>\n
          • National Restaurant Association, Certified ServSafe Instructor and Proctor<\/li>\n
          • The University of Hawaii, Associate in Science \u2013 Food Service, Diploma with Honors<\/li>\n
          • Awarded Certificates of Completion from the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, NY<\/li>\n
          • Awarded Certificates of Completion from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone<\/li>\n
          • Awarded Culinary Nutrition Certificate of Completion from Matthew Kenney<\/li>\n
          • Awarded Culinary Rx Certificate of Completion from Rouxbe Online Cooking School<\/li>\n
          • Awarded Certificates of Completion from the French Pastry School, Chicago, IL<\/li>\n
          • Awarded Certificates of Completion from Notter School of Pastry Arts, Orlando, FL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Together Joel & Mary Schaefer provide the knowledge, <\/strong>experience and <\/strong>personal dedication you need to overcome <\/strong>the <\/strong>challenges of food allergies and sensitivities.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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            MEET THE CO-FOUNDERS OF\u00a0 YOUR ALLERGY CHEFS JOEL SCHAEFER Joel Schaefer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his position as co-founder of Your Allergy Chefs. Included among his significant professional positions is his current role as Manager of Culinary Product Development and Standards for Princess Cruises \u2026 others include Manager of Product Development…<\/p>\n

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