MEET THE CO-FOUNDERS OF
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 … others include Manager of Product Development & Special Diets for Walt Disney World Resort … Executive Chef for Sodexo, Portland, OR … President of his consulting company, Allergy Chefs, Inc.
As an in-demand instructor and presenter Joel…
- Developed and conducted T.E.A.C.H. Food Allergen Safety training to culinary faculty at all Johnson & Wales University campuses
- Presented at four FARE National Food Allergy Conferences
- Conducted allergen training at American Culinary Federation’s National and Regional Conferences
- Teaches classes on the science of allergen-free and gluten-free baking and cooking at Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods Cooking School, Milwaukie, OR
- Conducted classes on gluten-free living at Whole Foods Market, Winter Park, FL
- Presented at the National Restaurant Association’s Quality Assurance Conference on Food Allergies and Special Dietary Requests
- Served as culinary instructor at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, HI
- Instructed culinary professionals at numerous other conferences, summits, and conventions throughout the U.S.
Joel has also served as a Consultant for such prestigious organizations as:
- Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE): advising on culinary issues related to food allergen safety
- National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe™ Allergens Online Course
- San Jamar Restaurant Supplies on developing an Allergen Safety Zone System for allergen safe equipment
Joel is the proud author of Serving People with Food Allergies, Kitchen Management and Menu Creation.
Joel has written articles for numerous industry publications including:
Allergic Living … Gluten-Free Living … The National Culinary Review … Restaurant Business … Living Without … The Autism File … Orlando Business Journal … Sizzle Magazine … and others.
Joel’s impressive educational background:
- Certified Chef de Cuisine with the American Culinary Federation
- California Culinary Academy, Diploma with Honors
- Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL, Associate in Science – Culinary Management
- Awarded Certificates of Completion from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
- Rouxbe Cooking School, Professional Plant-Based Certification
- Food Safety HACCP for Retail Food Establishments Certification
- National Restaurant Association, Certified ServSafe Instructor and Proctor
MARY SCHAEFER
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.
Among the many prestigious positions she’s held …
- Bakery Team Leader, Whole Foods Market, Portland, OR
- Culinary Program Director, Culinard at Virginia College, Jacksonville, FL
- Pastry Chef, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Orlando, FL
- Pastry Chef, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, HI
As a highly respected pastry chef Mary …
- Appeared on three TV Food Network specials
- Was featured in a cake decorating series on Do It Yourself Network (DIY)
- Develops recipes for the spring and fall issues of Allergic Living Magazine
- Teaches allergen-free cooking and baking classes at Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods Cooking School, Milwaukie, OR
- Presented at four Gluten-Free Culinary Summits as presenter and chef
- Was an expert contributor to American Cake Decorating Magazine with her article on “Baking Gluten-Free Without Worry”
Mary’s impressive educational background:
- Certified Executive Pastry Chef with the American Culinary Federation
- National Restaurant Association, Certified ServSafe Instructor and Proctor
- The University of Hawaii, Associate in Science – Food Service, Diploma with Honors
- Awarded Certificates of Completion from the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, NY
- Awarded Certificates of Completion from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
- Awarded Culinary Nutrition Certificate of Completion from Matthew Kenney
- Awarded Culinary Rx Certificate of Completion from Rouxbe Online Cooking School
- Awarded Certificates of Completion from the French Pastry School, Chicago, IL
- Awarded Certificates of Completion from Notter School of Pastry Arts, Orlando, FL