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Jeff Scott has been with MKA since 2009  and is MKA’s Vice President of Culinary Services.  Jeff's many years in culinary development and operational consulting and his background in food science and new product development puts him in multifaceted creative and executional roles for both for our foodservice and retail clients across the United States and Internationally.

 

Jeff started his professional career after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in 1995. His externship was with Marcus Samuelson at Aquavit in New York City.  That was followed by three years with Jean Georges Von Gerichten at Vong in New York City.

In 2004 Jeff moved back to Kansas City to join the PB & J Restaurant Group on the opening team for their new Yia Yia's concept in Wichita, Kansas.  At the time PB & J operated 15 restaurants in Kansas and Missouri, including the Yia Yia's chain, Coyote Grill, Yahooz, Grand Street Cafe and the Paradise Diner. 

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In 2006 Jeff opened Zenn in Kansas City at the executive chef.

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In 2008 Jeff joined chef/entrepreneur Jonathan Justus and opened the Justus Drug Store in Smithville. The Justus Drug Store gained national acclaim for a unique concept with a leadership roll in building local supplier partnerships and a menu heavily centered on  local foraging and mixology.  

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