White House Executive Pastry Chef
White House Executive Pastry Chef
The White House Executive Pastry Chef is a prestigious position within the White House responsible for creating desserts and pastries for the President of the United States, the First Family, and official White House functions. The role involves preparing a wide range of desserts, from everyday treats to elaborate creations for state dinners and other significant events.
History[edit | edit source]
The position of White House Executive Pastry Chef was established in 1979 during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The first person to hold the title was Roland Mesnier, who served for 25 years and became renowned for his elaborate and creative desserts.
Responsibilities[edit | edit source]
The White House Executive Pastry Chef is responsible for:
- Designing and preparing desserts for all official White House events, including state dinners, receptions, and holiday celebrations.
- Creating daily desserts for the First Family.
- Managing the pastry kitchen staff and overseeing the procurement of high-quality ingredients.
- Collaborating with the White House Executive Chef to ensure that desserts complement the overall menu.
Notable Executive Pastry Chefs[edit | edit source]
- Roland Mesnier (1979–2004): Known for his innovative and artistic desserts, Mesnier served under five presidents.
- Bill Yosses (2007–2014): Yosses was known for his focus on healthy desserts and his work with First Lady Michelle Obama on the Let's Move! initiative.
- Susie Morrison (2014–present): Morrison continues the tradition of excellence in the White House pastry kitchen, creating desserts that are both delicious and visually stunning.
Selection Process[edit | edit source]
The White House Executive Pastry Chef is selected by the First Lady and the White House Chief Usher. The selection process involves evaluating the candidate's culinary skills, creativity, and ability to work under pressure.
Significance[edit | edit source]
The role of the White House Executive Pastry Chef is significant not only for its culinary contributions but also for its cultural and diplomatic impact. Desserts created by the Executive Pastry Chef often reflect American traditions and can serve as a form of soft diplomacy during state dinners and other international events.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- White House Executive Chef
- White House Chief Usher
- White House Social Secretary
- State dinner
- First Lady of the United States
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
