Andrew Gerulsky

Research and Development Manager Corporate Chef @Don\'s Prepared Foods

Schwenksville, PA, US

Lead development of refrigerated salads, dips, seafood, and chicken-based products for national accounts (Wegmans, Whole Foods, Publix, Sysco, military, airlines)Create and commercialize private label and foodservice products from concept through scale-up, spec, and launchConduct shelf-life testing, sensory panels, and regulatory compliance for FDA/USDAManage all specifications, nutritionals, and ingredient statements (Genesis/Nutritionist Pro)Approve new ingredients and suppliers; lead vendor documentation and onboardingCollaborate cross-functionally with QA, production, sales, and procurement on project executionLead clean-label reformulations to remove HFCS, gums, and unnecessary preservativesRepresent company at national trade shows: IDDBA, NY Fancy Food, NRA ShowActive participant in HACCP and SQF programs

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

B.S., Culinary Arts

Delaware Valley University

B.S., Food Science and Technology