Bio
Melissa Forte is the Culinary Operations Manager at Food Network Kitchen, where she oversees ingredient and equipment sourcing for all culinary content and events. With a focus on quality and detail, she ensures the kitchen is well-stocked, organized, and ready for production.
Experience
Melissa brings over 20 years of experience working in New York restaurants and catering to her role. At Food Network, she is responsible for sourcing food and equipment for recipe development, events, and productions. She takes pride in using local produce from nearby farmers' markets and is known for tracking down even the rarest ingredients. Melissa also manages kitchen organization and appliance maintenance to support seamless culinary operations.
Education
Melissa studied at The Culinary Institute of America, where she received formal training in culinary arts.
