SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced the addition of senior culinary manager Dennis Samala to its product development team.
Samala, an 18-year veteran of the food industry, will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative menu concepts and strategies for the Jack in the Box brand and managing the day-to-day operation of the chain's research and development test kitchen and culinary lab.
He previously worked as research chef and culinary service manager for Ventura Foods LLC, a Brea, Calif.-based foodservice company that manufactures branded and private-label products.
Samala holds a bachelor's degree in biology and microbiology from California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, Calif., and is currently pursuing studies with the Culinary Institute of America.
