Lydia Yeakel
Corporate Executive Chef at Flora Food Group US
- Role
- Corporate Executive Chef at Flora Food Group
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lydia Yeakel
Accomplished Chef with a diverse background in culinary innovation, product development…
Experience
Corporate Executive Chef
Aug 2020 — Present
US culinary lead at Flora Food Group, a modern food company delivering the next generation of delicious, natural, and nutritious products—more affordable and sustainable than traditional dairy—across four key categories: butters and spreads, creams, culinary, and cheeses, backed by over 150 years of brand heritage.Responsibilities include- Executing product cuttings and cooking demonstrations for diverse stakeholders, from top-tier retailers to industrial accounts, to drive business expansion and innovation- Cultivating relationships with esteemed partners for education, idea creation, and product implementation strategies- Conducting training and onboarding sessions encompassing sales, culinary expertise, and knowledge-based selling- Supporting innovation projects, ranging from product renovations to new launches, collaborating with global teams and R&D to ensure market relevance and suitability- Digital influencing through compelling and creative video content.
Education
Muhlenberg College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2007 — 2011
Charles University in Prague
Central European Studies
2009 — 2009
Natural Gourmet Institute
Chef's training program
2014 — 2015
Skills
- Chef
- Culinary Skills
- Public Speaking
- Small Business Operations
- Baking
- Marketing
- Blogging
- Recipes
- Photography
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Cakes
- Food Service
- Parties
- Weddings
- Event Planning
- Menu Development
- Food
- Creative Writing
- Catering
- Cooking
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