Josiah Baird
Riverbank,CA
Summary
25+ years in the food and grocery/retail industry specializing in gourmet cheeses and high quality products.
10+ years as a culinary consultant with a passion for people and the products that are produced to help educate the world.
4+ years as a food photographer and recipe developer with a determination to capture food experiences with clients for consumer options.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Photographer and Recipe Developer
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company
Willows, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Organized and set up food photography shoots, including props, lighting, and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of expenses related to the shoots.
- Collaborated with clients to determine desired look and feel for photographs.
- Creating recipes for clients social media and website.
Culinary Consultant/Spokesperson Representative
California Milk Advisory Board
Tracy , CA
06.2013 - Current
- Educating buyers,culinary schools and media on California Dairy products world wide.
- Highlighting processor products at trade show level by developing innovative recipes.
- Conducting market research to identify trends in the culinary industry.
- Promoting companies in the retail sector by marketing and merchandising displays.
Specialty Cheese and Gourmet Food Purveyor
O’Brien’s Market
Modesto, CA
08.1999 - Current
- Responsible for purchasing,product procurement,inventory control,scheduling,food and safety education.
- Creating cleaning and sanitation outlines.
- Market research on food trends.
- Interacting with consumer's.
- Working closely with local producers to highlight local farm to table.
- Developing recipes for kitchen staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Dependable
- Outgoing
- Committed
- Deadline-oriented
- Creative Direction
- Client Communication
- Responsible
Timeline
Food Photographer and Recipe Developer
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company
04.2020 - Current
Culinary Consultant/Spokesperson Representative
California Milk Advisory Board
06.2013 - Current
Specialty Cheese and Gourmet Food Purveyor
O’Brien’s Market
08.1999 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Modesto Junior College