Our Team of Dedicated Food Service Professionals
John Kuitwaard, Founder
John C. Kuitwaard, President
John attended Johnson and Wales University where he received degrees in both Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. Foodservice industry executive leader with proven knowledge and expertise in growing a profitable business, operations excellence, client retention and the development of highly productive teams. Results oriented and demonstrates the ability to develop effective creative business strategies and client solutions.
Possesses strong communication skills and acumen in accounting and finance, business management and marketing with an entrepreneurial mind-set. Successful in facilities design and renovation. Highly motivated and passionate about the business and the industry with high integrity, commitment and focus on the company’s strong core values.
Instrumental in growing and expanding Metropolitan Foodservice as an emerging Contract Manufacturing leader in the industry currently focusing on the Colleges & Universities Channel.
John attended Johnson and Wales University where he received degrees in both Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. Foodservice industry executive leader with proven knowledge and expertise in growing a profitable business, operations excellence, client retention and the development of highly productive teams. Results oriented and demonstrates the ability to develop effective creative business strategies and client solutions.
Possesses strong communication skills and acumen in accounting and finance, business management and marketing with an entrepreneurial mind-set. Successful in facilities design and renovation. Highly motivated and passionate about the business and the industry with high integrity, commitment and focus on the company’s strong core values.
Instrumental in growing and expanding Metropolitan Foodservice as an emerging Contract Manufacturing leader in the industry currently focusing on the Colleges & Universities Channel.
Gail Schnur, CEO of Healthfully Yours, Nutrition & Health Coach
Gail Schnur is a graduate from Cornell University where she pioneered a dual major Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences and Food & Beverage Management. For the past 30 years Gail has held leadership roles in Foodservice and Retail sales and Marketing for major companies including Steuben Foods, PepsiCo, Kozy Shack, Reichenbach & Associates, Lackmann Foodservice, ARAMARK and Sky Chefs. Her role included marketing, selling and innovating foods that were not only delicious and best in class, but also healthful for schools, recreational facilities and retail consumers. Gail has a proven track record of success applying strong analytical and creative talents to devise business and marketing strategies that increase sales. Gail recently completed a Nutrition and Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, started her own company, and brings strategy and lasting success to her clients and their businesses leveraging her education, nutritional expertise, leadership, business experience and passion for health and wellness. Gail is a Nutritional Marketing Consultant for Metropolitan Foodservice responsible for the Healthfully Yours program. The Healthfully Yours program features healthy and delicious on-trend menu innovations that are lower in fat, sugar, cholesterol, and sodium and high in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In addition the Healthfully Yours program features on-campus nutrition marketing promotions and nutrition information and education promoting an active healthy lifestyle.
Gail Schnur is a graduate from Cornell University where she pioneered a dual major Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences and Food & Beverage Management. For the past 30 years Gail has held leadership roles in Foodservice and Retail sales and Marketing for major companies including Steuben Foods, PepsiCo, Kozy Shack, Reichenbach & Associates, Lackmann Foodservice, ARAMARK and Sky Chefs. Her role included marketing, selling and innovating foods that were not only delicious and best in class, but also healthful for schools, recreational facilities and retail consumers. Gail has a proven track record of success applying strong analytical and creative talents to devise business and marketing strategies that increase sales. Gail recently completed a Nutrition and Health Coach Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, started her own company, and brings strategy and lasting success to her clients and their businesses leveraging her education, nutritional expertise, leadership, business experience and passion for health and wellness. Gail is a Nutritional Marketing Consultant for Metropolitan Foodservice responsible for the Healthfully Yours program. The Healthfully Yours program features healthy and delicious on-trend menu innovations that are lower in fat, sugar, cholesterol, and sodium and high in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In addition the Healthfully Yours program features on-campus nutrition marketing promotions and nutrition information and education promoting an active healthy lifestyle.
Jeremy Stimson, Director of Operations