Maple Leaf Foods
Food Manufacturing
I assist with large quantity recipe concept creation, menu development, nutritional analysis, food photography and product development suitable to the healthcare and senior living sector.
"I reached out to Cherie in early 2020 when I was looking for a consultant who could support Maple Leaf in multiple capacities. Recipe development was our primary need, but we were also looking for someone to help us better understand the unique menu requirements of seniors living including long-term care and assisted living. Cherie, being a well-known and respected Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of menu development expertise, was the perfect choice for Maple Leaf. Cherie has developed over 250 recipes in just two years! From concept and recipe development to nutritional analysis to taking photos, Cherie manages the entire process. She even posts the completed recipe to our website, including a beauty shot! We also rely on Cherie to generate ideas on how to better meet the needs of the market. Cherie is proactive, creative, highly responsive, delivers top quality output and meets all deadlines. An added benefit is that she is an absolute pleasure to work with! We are proud to tell customers that Cherie Furlan-Craievich consults for Maple Leaf!"
Denise Paul RD
Director of Sales, Healthcare & Senior Living
VISION '74 Inc.
Nursing Home & Rest Home
Quality Assurance & Risk Management Lead assisting all departments with Infection Practice and Control including policy development, development of education and training including housekeeping/food services/nursing. Also responsible for leading and coordinating 2 research projects with the nursing department.
“I have had the privilege of working with Cherie now for over 2 years as our Contracted Quality Assurance and Risk Management Manager. Cherie came on board and immediately proved her worth! Not only is she adept at policy and audit creation in all areas of operations, she also easily creates new education opportunities and is an excellent speaker/trainer. Cherie is well respected at Vision, and I am proud that she is associated with our organization."
Virginnia Bright RD
Administrator, Vision Nursing Home & Rest Home
Heron Terrace Long Term Care Community
S&R Nursing Home Ltd.
Nursing Home & Retirement Living
I was the Corporate Dietitian for Heron Terrace and the 6 other long term care homes owned by S&R Nursing Homes for over 17 years. My role consisted of policy development for all departments, education and training, hiring and training of RD’s, Nutrition Managers and food service staff, development of quality indicators for all departments, budget planning, PCC and Meal Suite training and accreditation support.
“From the day I met Cherie and worked with her, I felt blessed to know her and learn from her. Her optimistic, passionate, and eagerness to help others, forward thinking, and always there to support not only her clients but the team, is truly inspiring. The work she completed, and implementation of so many best practices as it related to our nutritional program for our vulnerable residents, establishing goals and policies to ensure the best outcomes for our homes, has remained in place and we still receive compliments from inspectors on your processes. I have truly never met such a professional as yourself, that has not only inspired many, but transformed so many processes for the better, improved our resident’s quality of life, with great quality outcomes that go above and beyond standards of practice."
Amy Sworik RN
Administrator, Heron Terrace LTC
TWNetworx Inc.
Food Service Consulting
Menu Review & Analysis for Long-Term Care Menu across Canada and large quantity recipe development for food manufacturer-Export Packers to be used in healthcare setting.
“Cherie is a true foodservice industry professional that has great sightline into the Senior Living Sector having spent her entire career in this space. As a Registered Dietitian who understands food production in senior living, Cherie is our go to for recipe development. She is able to creatively incorporate products into recipes that are eye appealing and taste great while at the same time balance nutritionals and textures."
Wendy Brancato, RD
Owner, TWNetworx Inc
IntoGREAT
Healthcare Food Service Consulting
Creation of Nutrition & Foodservice related blogs and operator opinions for their clients-Health Hormel Labs and Egg Farmers of Ontario. Also large quantity recipe development for foodservices for Egg Farmers of Ontario.
"Based on Cherie's reputation in the Industry, I was confident she would be an invaluable resource for my company and the many clients we serve. She brings a wealth of knowledge, passion and first hand experience."
Nancy Hewitt, BSc. HEc.
President, IntoGREAT
Export Packers Company Ltd.
Food Manufacturing
Development of Consumer & Healthcare Foodservice recipes with nutrition facts tables for commodity and value-added seafood products.
"Cherie has been an invaluable resource for us developing recipes for our consumer, foodservice and healthcare lines of businesses. She brings both creativity and discipline to every project we entrust her with.
Randy Cannell
Creative Services Manager
Burnbrae Farms
Food Manufacturing
Development of institutionalized sized recipes for healthcare using precooked egg products.
“Working with Cherie on our healthcare specific recipe development has been informative and seemless. Her passion and knowledge of the industry is inspiring. She is professional, accommodating and helped guide us through the process. We will definitely work with her in the future."
Katherine Berenhaut
Marketing Manager Foodservice and Industrial Sales