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Michael Reynolds
Kitchen & coffee tester
Thomas spent six years as a line cook in restaurants in Chicago and New York. Since 2018 he has tested kitchen appliances for HouseholdMe, from air fryers to coffee makers. He holds an SCA certificate in barista skills.
6 yearsexperience as a chef
184appliances tested
2018joined HouseholdMe
Expertise
Air fryersCoffee makersCookwareStand mixers
Background
2018 – nowKitchen & coffee tester, HouseholdMe
2014 – 2020Line cook at restaurants in Chicago and New York
2012 – 2014Culinary arts program, Kendall College
Independence
Michael has no financial ties to manufacturers or retailers, accepts no gifts and returns loaned test units.
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