Jesse Sharrard

Jesse Sharrard is an experienced culinary and food safety professional currently serving as the Director of the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry at JFCS Pittsburgh since March 2024. Previously, Jesse held the position of Program Director at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh from August 2023 to March 2024, focusing on connecting culinary production with education to prepare students for workforce success. Jesse's extensive background includes roles as Food Safety Training Manager at the Allegheny County Health Department, where responsibilities included developing training materials and overseeing staff development, and Director of Education and Programs at Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, managing workforce development class schedules. Additional experience includes positions at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts, and various culinary roles at notable restaurants. Jesse holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Tulane University and an Associate of Specialized Technology in Culinary Arts from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute.