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Melanie Franks

Melanie Franks

Chef

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Chef Culinary Innovation | Expert in Culinary Arts | Skilled in Food Science & Product Development | Research & Development Leader | HACCP & ServSafe Certified

  • Education

    • Specialty Tea Institute

      2007 - 2010
      Certified Tea Specialist Tea

    • Cornell University

      2017 - 2018
      Master of Professional Studies Food Science Food Science and Technology

    • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Enviromental Chemistry

      Activities and Societies: Golden Key, Geology Club, Lab Researcher Managed 2 research labs/projects.

    • Culinary Institute of America

      2004 - 2006
      Associate of Science (AOS) Culinary Arts

      Activities and Societies: Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, Chef Assistant Besides being a student, I was the vice president of the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs and worked as a chef assistant in the continuing education department.

  • Experience

    • MINIBAR BY JOSE ANDRES

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Chef

      ► Prepared and developed 32 course menu in the style of Ferran Adria for 12 guests a night. ► Involving highly skilled techniques including foams, airs, spherications and various gelatins.► Executed both savory and pastry items.

    • Hook Restaurant

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Sous Chef

      ► Sourced and fabricated sustainable fish from Alaska, Tobago and Africa.► Managed line cooks and all stations, menu development and product ordering.► Served as tea sommelier.

    • Degustation

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      Executive Sous Chef

      ► Supervised 28 cooks / chefs and managed back house operations.► Performed purchasing function for $7M upscale establishment specializing in Italian and French cuisine.

    • The French Culinary Institute

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
      Chef Instructor

      ► Conducted cooking and tea demonstrations.► Instructed in-line cooking, mass production, butchery and classic fundamental cooking skills.► Taught basic nutrition and food costing courses.

    • In Pursuit of Tea

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      Tea Chef and Food Consultant / Owner

      ► Developed food related tea course and conducted monthly tea infused dinners.

    • Bhutan Resorts Private Ltd

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Lodge Chef / Culinary Development Manager

      ► Developed recipes, menus and improved program & plating technique for a 16 room high-end lodge. ► Conducted educational culinary training for an all Bhutanese staff. ► Improved food costing and overall kitchen organization and flow. ► Researched Bhutanese tea, food, and culture.

    • Solo Farm to Table

      Jan 2014 - May 2017
      Chef De Cuisine

    • Cornell University

      Sept 2017 - Mar 2019
      Graduate Student

      Completed a M.P.S. degree in Food Science with a concentration in Sensory Evaluation, Product development, and Tea.

    • Nestlé Health Science

      Mar 2019 - now

      • Sr. Chef Culinary Innovation

        Mar 2019 - now

      • Rapid Prototyper, Chef, Research and Development

        Mar 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Tea Specialist

      Specialty Tea Institute
      Jan 2009

    • Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate Program

      Cornell University
      Apr 2021

    • Enhanced Gummies and Jellies Course

      University of Wisconsin-Madison
      Jul 2023

    • Certified Facilitator

      Mischief Makers B.V.
      Jul 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Melanie Franks
      First Place in Butter | 96th Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association 2018
    • Awarded to Melanie Franks
      Second Place in Ice Cream | 96th Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association 2018

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Class Assistant

      Issued by Vajradhara Meditation Center on Jan 2008
      Vajradhara Meditation CenterAssociated with Melanie Franks