Christian McGee

Experience

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  Panera Bread

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  Facilitated operations with team of employees throughout peak hoursAddressed customer complaints and follows through with customer satisfaction Trained over 50 associates and managers Assembled sandwiches, salads, soups, and Panini’s to the standards of the company Processed cash and credit transactions, up to $2,000 a day

  • Zone Leader/Elite Cashier

    Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Associate Trainer

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Associate

    Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
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  Keystone Foods R&D Center

  Mar 2015 - Sept 2015

  Food Science Technician

  Produced pilot plant samples for customers including McDonald’s, Campbell’s, and SubwayIntroduced new pilot plant procedures by drafting new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)Worked specifically on Ready Pac and Cypress Foods “Bertolli” brand chicken products Created concepts/ideations for Keystone to display for prospective customersAssembled equipment in pilot plant including macerator, grinder, tumbler, fryer, and ovensAssisted with production of kitchen samples and sensory analysis testsCompiled data for Keystone products and non-Keystone products for matching Show less

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  Jamie Hollander Catering & Events

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2016

  Food Preparation and Kitchen Utility Caterer

  Prepared gourmet food for restaurant and catering customersParticipated with the organization, coordination, and transportation of upcoming eventsStandardized recipes for the kitchen staff and head chef Catered weddings and fundraising events in Philadelphia areasObserved the management of a thriving small business and kitchen

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  Wegmans Food Markets

  May 2017 - May 2019

  Increased efficiencies and team members' morale while continuing to provide excellent customerservice. Demonstrated leadership skills with the establishment of team training which increaseddepartmental organization and profitability- Managed ordering, inventory, scheduling, daily production targets, and limited-time offer promotionstranslating into a 30% reduction in weekly product shrink- Created opening and closing procedures, cleaning schedules, product ordering forms, and productiontargets which reduced labor by 20% Show less Developed culinary skills, menu item description skills, and customer service through daily new menu item preparation and presentation of standardized recipes.- Prepared and presented over 50 special menu items for the Pub at Wegmans- Utilized provided recipes to prepare consistent and professional products up to $40,000 a week- Created opening and closing operations, cleaning schedules, product ordering forms, and productiontargets which increased labor efficiency 15% during shift changes Show less

  • Team Leader

    Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Line Cook

    Apr 2017 - May 2019

  • Culinary Specialist

    May 2017 - Sept 2017
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  Chelten House Products

  May 2019 - Oct 2024

  Drove new product development at a fast-paced private-label sauce and dressing manufacturer.Focused on consumer research, sensory analysis, and new product presentations resulting in over 50new products being launched.- Led an organizational-wide renovation project that improved operational efficiencies, reduced cost,and enhanced sensory attributes of internal ingredient production- Researched, developed, and presented over 100 new products for customers based on consumerbehavior and industry trends resulting in new product launches- Reported internal cutting results of new products, renovations, and product matches for cross-functional teams to understand project direction- Created consumer reports for the business development team based on innovation ideation andprototype surveys- Conducted triangle, paired comparison, descriptive, and degree of difference testing for both benchtopand commercialized products Show less Revitalized product development with new product innovation and updated matching proceduresthrough competitive analysis, consumer research, and industry trends reporting. Launched over 50 newproducts resulting in 15% sales growth.- Provided customers with product descriptions, tested consumer-friendly recipes, and productapplication suggestions for label development- Created a catalog of over 200 product ideas for culinary-driven product presentations- Gained product approval by presenting new product prototypes in application accompanied byconsumer research reports- Continued professional growth through leadership training and implementing learnings into dailyactivities- Elevated product development and formulating skills through full production equipment trainings andfirst production oversight Show less Honed formulation and sensory analysis skills through new product development, communication with cross-functional teams, and training. Formulated over 100 products leading to new product launches that met each customer's unique standards. - Trained extensively in full-scale manufacturing processes.- Successfully trained new research technician with the design and implementation of training schedule and guideline- Created and championed a six-month innovation process that resulted in two successful product trials- Conducted competitive analysis’ on national brand products for insight into new development and product matching Show less

  • Culinary Scientist

    Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Food Technologist - Innovation Specialist

    Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Associate Food Technologist

    Sept 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Research Technician

    May 2019 - Sept 2020
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  Tastepoint by IFF

  Oct 2024 - now

  Designer 2/Food Technologist 2