Jonathan Deutsch, PhD

Professor, Department of Food and Hospitality Management

Expertise Culinary Arts

Deutsch joined Drexel from Kingsborough Community College-CUNY, where he served as professor and founding director of the culinary arts program as well as deputy chair of the department of tourism and hospitality. He previously worked at CUNY Graduate Center as professor of public health and founding director of the food studies concentration. Deutsch’s research interests include social and cultural aspects of food, recipe and product development and culinary education. He received his doctorate in food studies and food management from New York University.

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When Hiring a Manager, Is It Ok To Ask for References of Workers They’ve Supervised?

Feb 11 2023

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a Feb. 10 Restaurant Business article on best practices for asking for references when hiring for manager positions in a restaurant.

Livestream Coverage Highlights Diversity Pavilion

Jan 18 2023

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Jan. 17Specialty Food Magazine article on highlights from the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show, including trends that Deutsch is seeing in making home cooking more convenient and elevated, as well as products that are sustainable.

The Creators: Temple Alums Look To Expand Energy Bar Company Into Household Brand

Oct 30 2022

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in an Oct. 30 Philadelphia Business Journal article about a Philadelphia food startup that worked with the Food Lab, the culinary innovation lab in the College, to refine the recipe for the product and connect with manufacturers.

Should Restaurant Workers Be Paid To Attend Staff Meetings?

Oct 14 2022

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored an Oct. 14 Restaurant Business piece about best practices for compensating restaurant employees for mandatory staff meetings or trainings.

What’s the Best Way To Cancel a Guest’s Reservation?

Sep 30 2022

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a Sept. 30 Restaurant Business piece about how restaurants can best cancel guests' reservations and manage expectations.

Beyond Mocktails: How to Craft a Solid Zero-proof Drink List

Sep 1 2022

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a Sept. 1 Restaurant Business article on crafting "mocktail" or zero-proof cocktail lists.

How Do I Find Out Who Makes My Store Brand Products?

Aug 9 2022

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an Aug. 9 Yahoo! article about the financial benefits of purchasing store or off brand grocery items over name-brand items and how to find out who manufactures the store brand items.

How To Make Single-serve Catering as Exciting as Large Food Displays

Jul 8 2022

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a July 8 Restaurant Business article about ways to make single-serving catering as appealing as large-scale catering displays, which improve sanitation and reduce cost and food waste.

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Drexel University and Food & Society at the Aspen Institute Launch Online Portal to Support Philadelphia Food Entrepreneurs

Jan 17 2023

Food entrepreneurs in Philadelphia can now access a new web portal designed to assist community and student businesses in navigating how to plan, launch and grow successful small food enterprises.

The Importance of Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Sep 22 2022

A recently published study, led by researchers from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, explored physical activity and nutrition-related beliefs, behaviors and challenges of cancer patients and their caregivers, to inform future development of wellness interventions for both groups.

Drexel University Students and Longwood Gardens Tackle Food Sustainability and Innovation

Sep 21 2022

Over the course of a term, students in the "Garden to Table Cooking" class learned how to cook and present dishes made from scratch.

How Does Cancer Treatment Affect Nutrition?

Apr 4 2022

Researchers from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, recently published a study exploring individuals’ and their family caregivers’ experiences with cancer treatment side effects, including the way they manage these side effects and the resulting changes in food preferences and behaviors.

Drexel Food Lab and City of Philadelphia Assist Food Businesses, Grow ‘Good Food’ Economy

Mar 31 2022

Drexel University's Food Lab and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health have introduced the Good Food Accelerator, a pilot program for Philadelphia-area food businesses and co-packers.

For a Healthy Approach to Food, Consider Anti-Inflammatory Eating

Apr 14 2021

A new family-friendly cookbook co-authored by a Drexel professor explores the benefits of eating whole, organic and plant-forward foods for better health.