About Kitchen Defense IQ 

Kitchen Defense IQ was founded to bridge the gap between regulatory food safety requirements and practical kitchen operations.

With over 15 years of direct experience as a local Environmental Health Scientist and health inspector, I bring a unique, real-world perspective to food safety training. I don't just teach the rules from a textbook—I explain why those rules exist, how health inspectors evaluate your facility, and how to build daily kitchen habits that make passing inspections effortless.

• Licensed Environmental Health Scientist: Extensive background inspecting food service establishments across Utah.

• Registered ServSafe® Instructor & Proctor: Official credentials to administer and proctored ANSI-accredited ServSafe® Manager exams.

• SNA Level 1 Certified: Specialized training and alignment with school nutrition and commercial food service standards.

• Locally Focused: Based right here in Utah County, offering responsive support for local restaurant teams, school nutrition staff, and independent kitchens.