Joel J. Schaefer is a Certified Chef de Cuisine and Certified Hospitality Trainer, and president of Allergy Chefs, Inc., specializing in food allergy and special diets training and product development. Along with running his own business, Schaefer is the Research & Development Chef for AllergyFree Foods and consulting chef for the Café at Virginia College and San Jamar/Chef Revival. His past experience includes manager of Product Development and Special Diets for Walt Disney World® Resort; culinary nutrition instructor at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida; and chef instructor at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2009, he received the Michael Ty Endowment Fund, an American Culinary Federation national award, for his educational work with children and the food service industry in the areas of nutrition and food allergy awareness.

"Not only can the existing realm of professionals in the industry benefit from the information, it's a book that will be extremely useful on the educational front as a tool in culinary schools and universities for training future generations of food service professionals. ... It should be required reading in all food service curriculum." -Suzanne Bowland, Founder/Executive Producer, GF Culinary Productions, Inc., Denver, Colorado, USA "This book is a step-by-step guide to setting up an allergy-friendly restaurant kitchen, training staff (front of the house and kitchen) and deftly communicating with guests. Written for restaurant management, it includes great recipes for the professional kitchen but it's also full of useful facts and stats for those navigating unknown eateries. Here's the insider's perspective on what to look for, ask for and watch out for when dining out." - Living Without Review, FEB-MAR 2012

• Introduction. Knowledge. Food Allergies and the Food Service Industry. Major Food Allergens Revealed. Food Allergen Summary. Special Diets. Skills. The Real Life Experiences of Gina Clowes, Mom and President of AllergyMoms.com. Getting Started. Service Management. Kitchen Management. Menu Creation. Abilities. Recipes for the Professional Kitchen. Appendix: Support Organizations, Books, Specialty Equipment, and Index. Support Organizations. Resource Books. Cookbooks and Magazines. Magazines. Specialty Equipment—Chef Joel’s Recommendations.

Joel J. Schaefer is a Certified Chef de Cuisine and Certified Hospitality Trainer, and president of Allergy Chefs, Inc., specializing in food allergy and special diets training and product development. Along with running his own business, Schaefer is the Research & Development Chef for AllergyFree Foods and consulting chef for the Café at Virginia College and San Jamar/Chef Revival. His past experience includes manager of Product Development and Special Diets for Walt Disney World® Resort; culinary nutrition instructor at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida; and chef instructor at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2009, he received the Michael Ty Endowment Fund, an American Culinary Federation national award, for his educational work with children and the food service industry in the areas of nutrition and food allergy awareness.

"Not only can the existing realm of professionals in the industry benefit from the information, it's a book that will be extremely useful on the educational front as a tool in culinary schools and universities for training future generations of food service professionals. ... It should be required reading in all food service curriculum." -Suzanne Bowland, Founder/Executive Producer, GF Culinary Productions, Inc., Denver, Colorado, USA "This book is a step-by-step guide to setting up an allergy-friendly restaurant kitchen, training staff (front of the house and kitchen) and deftly communicating with guests. Written for restaurant management, it includes great recipes for the professional kitchen but it's also full of useful facts and stats for those navigating unknown eateries. Here's the insider's perspective on what to look for, ask for and watch out for when dining out." - Living Without Review, FEB-MAR 2012

• Introduction. Knowledge. Food Allergies and the Food Service Industry. Major Food Allergens Revealed. Food Allergen Summary. Special Diets. Skills. The Real Life Experiences of Gina Clowes, Mom and President of AllergyMoms.com. Getting Started. Service Management. Kitchen Management. Menu Creation. Abilities. Recipes for the Professional Kitchen. Appendix: Support Organizations, Books, Specialty Equipment, and Index. Support Organizations. Resource Books. Cookbooks and Magazines. Magazines. Specialty Equipment—Chef Joel’s Recommendations.

Joel J. Schaefer is a Certified Chef de Cuisine and Certified Hospitality Trainer, and president of Allergy Chefs, Inc., specializing in food allergy and special diets training and product development. Along with running his own business, Schaefer is the Research & Development Chef for AllergyFree Foods and consulting chef for the Café at Virginia College and San Jamar/Chef Revival. His past experience includes manager of Product Development and Special Diets for Walt Disney World® Resort; culinary nutrition instructor at Valencia Community College in Orlando, Florida; and chef instructor at Kapiolani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2009, he received the Michael Ty Endowment Fund, an American Culinary Federation national award, for his educational work with children and the food service industry in the areas of nutrition and food allergy awareness.

"Not only can the existing realm of professionals in the industry benefit from the information, it's a book that will be extremely useful on the educational front as a tool in culinary schools and universities for training future generations of food service professionals. ... It should be required reading in all food service curriculum." -Suzanne Bowland, Founder/Executive Producer, GF Culinary Productions, Inc., Denver, Colorado, USA "This book is a step-by-step guide to setting up an allergy-friendly restaurant kitchen, training staff (front of the house and kitchen) and deftly communicating with guests. Written for restaurant management, it includes great recipes for the professional kitchen but it's also full of useful facts and stats for those navigating unknown eateries. Here's the insider's perspective on what to look for, ask for and watch out for when dining out." - Living Without Review, FEB-MAR 2012

• Introduction. Knowledge. Food Allergies and the Food Service Industry. Major Food Allergens Revealed. Food Allergen Summary. Special Diets. Skills. The Real Life Experiences of Gina Clowes, Mom and President of AllergyMoms.com. Getting Started. Service Management. Kitchen Management. Menu Creation. Abilities. Recipes for the Professional Kitchen. Appendix: Support Organizations, Books, Specialty Equipment, and Index. Support Organizations. Resource Books. Cookbooks and Magazines. Magazines. Specialty Equipment—Chef Joel’s Recommendations.