Chef Jessica Foust Puts ‘Healthy’ in Vending

Chef Jessica Foust began her culinary education wanting to become a pastry chef, but left with a BS in Culinary Nutrition and registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) certification. In 2012, she was hired to bridge the gap between culinary and nutrition at McDonald’s, which at the time was beginning the journey to improve its menu by offering healthier items. Today, Foust is the culinary director for Farmer’s Fridge, a growing Chicago-based food s…