Holly Mendenhall
About Holly Mendenhall
Holly Mendenhall is a Food Safety & Quality Manager with over twenty years of experience in the food and beverage industry. She has held various roles in food safety, quality assurance, and culinary management across multiple organizations, including CookUnity, sweetgreen, and Village Super Market.
Work at CookUnity
Holly Mendenhall currently serves as the Food Safety & Quality Manager at CookUnity, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Brooklyn, New York, she is responsible for overseeing food safety protocols and quality assurance processes within the organization. Her role involves ensuring that all food products meet safety standards and comply with regulatory requirements, contributing to the overall mission of CookUnity to provide high-quality meal delivery services.
Previous Experience in Food Safety Management
Prior to her current role, Holly Mendenhall worked as the Regional Food Safety Manager at Sweetgreen for five months in 2019, where she focused on food safety practices in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She also held the position of Quality Assurance Manager at Village Super Market in 2021 for seven months, further enhancing her expertise in food safety and quality management. Additionally, she served as a Food Safety Specialist at Village Super Market from 2020 to 2021.
Culinary Education and Training
Holly Mendenhall studied at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, where she completed the Chef's Training Program Certificate in 2001. This program provided her with foundational skills in culinary arts and chef training. She also attended the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith from 1995 to 1996, where she focused on Nutrition and Biology, further complementing her culinary education with knowledge in nutrition.
Diverse Roles in the Food Industry
Holly Mendenhall has accumulated twenty years of experience in the food and beverage industry, taking on various roles that include Executive Chef/Director of Food and Nutrition Programs at Lantern Community from 2011 to 2014 and Food and Nutrition Compliance Coordinator at RiseBoro Community Partnership from 2015 to 2016. Her diverse background includes managing restaurant operations, food safety compliance, and developing food and nutrition programs, showcasing her versatility in the field.
Expertise in Quality Assurance and Supply Chain Management
Holly Mendenhall possesses extensive experience in managing global supply chains and quality assurance systems. Her previous roles, including Multi-location Restaurant Management/F&B Operations at Dr Smood Group and Supply Chain Management/Food Safety Compliance at Le Pain Quotidien, highlight her capabilities in ensuring quality and safety in food operations. Her comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and quality standards supports her effectiveness in her current role.