John Farais
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Food education advocate and cultural chef with extensive experience in culinary education and sustainable food systems. Proven ability to develop engaging educational programs that highlight cultural heritage and promote the use of native ingredients. Committed to enhancing community understanding of food systems through impactful culinary experiences and storytelling.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
Mill Valley, California
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated product stocking and inventory management to enhance store efficiency.
- Trained new team members on customer service standards and store policies.
- Collaborated with departments to uphold food safety and quality standards.
- Assisted team leader in daily operations and management for Prepared Foods Department.
- Supported sales performance, contributing to daily revenue of $80k to $120k.
- Managed a team of 25 employees across five departments to optimize operations.
- Facilitated effective communication between teams to ensure alignment on goals.
Food Education Advocate and Cultural Chef
Self-employeed
SF , CA
03.1995 - Current
- Design and deliver seasonal and cultural, one-of-a-kind food educational programs that reflect CA native ingredients, cultural history, and sustainable food systems.
- Trained and mentored students, corporations, on cooking techniques, kitchen safety protocols, and fun recipes, through videos, PowerPoints, and cooking classes.
- Lead workshops on native ingredients, foraging, seed-saving, biodiversity, and culinary heritage preservation.
- Provide consulting services to educators, chefs, and institutions looking to integrate heritage foodways.
- Keynote speaker for libraries, colleges, schools, Slow Food events
Education
Associate of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA12-1997
Skills
- Amazon data systems
- Inventory management
- Adaptability to change
- Ethical leadership
- Wild plant processing
- Storytelling and lesson delivery
- Public speaking and hosting
- Culinary knowledge accessibility
- Recipe development
Certification
- Manager Level Food Safety Certification
Languages
Spanglish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
01.2024 - Current
Food Education Advocate and Cultural Chef
Self-employeed
03.1995 - Current
Associate of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
City College of San Francisco
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