Erica Podlowski

Culinary Innovation | Recipe Development Leader | Food & Nutrition Science

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Passionate about creating incredible meal experiences that bring people together! I believe that food has the power to build relationships within communities, and I’m dedicated to using food and nutrition education to empower individuals to make sustainable, balanced choices that lead to food autonomy. With extensive experience in process improvement across both restaurant and manufacturing settings, I leverage my background in food science to tackle complex challenges. I implement successful processes that enhance product quality while fostering collaboration and creativity within teams. I thrive on building connections around incredible food, and I’m committed to making a positive impact in my community through culinary experiences and education. Let’s connect and explore how we can create meaningful meal experiences together!

Experience

  • Real Food For Real Kids (Permanent Full-time · 11 mos)
    • Manager of Recipe Innovation
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Recipe Innovation Chef
      Aug 2025 - Jan 2026 · 6 mos

  • Culinary Manager at Sherbourne Health
    Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 · 8 mos

  • HelloFresh (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Culinary Lead
      Jun 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • R&D Chef
      Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Personal Chef at My Sweet Beet
    Mar 2020 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Children's Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor at wellbe family wellness
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo