Why would kitchen staff wade into that bureaucratic ... “We chefs lead kind of storied lives for background checks,” said Frank Ruta, who was a White House chef during the Reagan ...

While many modern White House chefs are no longer hired ... with all of the members of the kitchen staff vetted and background-checked before ever setting foot in the building.

including White House staff. Historically, administrations have relied on the FBI background check process to ensure that the ...

including White House staff. Historically, administrations have relied on the FBI background check process to ensure that the personnel they are hiring meet stringent ethical standards and don't ...

The garden covers 2,800 square feet on the South Lawn and produces 2,000 pounds of food every year, which is harvested and used by the White House kitchen staff. Leftover produce is donated to ...

including White House staff. Historically, administrations have relied on the FBI background check process to ensure that the personnel they are hiring meet stringent ethical standards and don't ...