For nearly 60 years, Jack in the Box® restaurants has been a leader in
menu innovation. It was the first quick-serve chain to offer a breakfast
sandwich, a portable salad and a 100% Sirloin Burger. To help keep Jack
on top of the fast-food pack, today the company announced the addition
of senior culinary manager Dennis Samala to its top-notch,
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
quick-serve chain's research and development test kitchen and culinary
lab.
Samala previously worked as research chef and culinary service manager
for Ventura Foods, LLC, a foodservice company based in Brea, Calif.,
that manufactures branded and private-label products, including salad
dressings, oils and coatings. Prior to Ventura Foods, Samala was senior
technical and culinary manager for Specialty Brands, Inc., a wholesale
distributor of specialty foods in Ontario, Calif.
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.
Jack in the Box Inc. (NYSE: JBX), based in San Diego, is a restaurant
company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box® restaurants, one
of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,100
restaurants in 18 states. Additionally, through a wholly owned
subsidiary, the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill®, a
leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 450 restaurants in 41
states. For more information, visit www.jackinthebox.com.
Jack in the Box Inc.
Kathleen Anthony, 858-571-2301
Media
Relations Manager, Corporate Communications
kathleen.anthony@jackinthebox.com
