This photograph is of White House Executive Chef Jon Hill in the White House Kitchen was taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on September 3, 1987 at the start of his tenure. Chef Hill's time as Executive Chef was short-lived, ending in early 1988. During his time in the role, Hill oversaw the important State Visit with President Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) which resulted in the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

This photograph of White House Executive Chef Pierre Chambrin standing next to multiple trays of dyed and wooden Easter eggs in the White House Kitchen was taken by Ralph Alswang on April 8, 1998. The eggs were being dyed ahead of the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. The Easter Egg Roll, which first occurred in 1878, is one of the longest-standing traditions in the White House’s history.

This photograph of White House assistant chef Cristeta "Cris" Comerford stirring sauce was taken by Tina Hager on July 17, 2002 in the White House Kitchen. Comerford prepared this sauce, alongside the six other sauces on burners in the background, for a State Dinner honoring President Aleksander Kwaśniewski of the Republic of Poland and Jolanta Kwaśniewska, the first lady of Poland. Comerford, who was named White House Executive Chef in 2005, is likely preparing the ‘BBQ Shallot Sauce’ which was served alongside smoked beef and corn polenta at the dinner.

This photograph of White House chef Hans Raffert preparing food as First Lady Rosalynn and Amy Carter, her daughter, look on was taken in the White House Kitchen on January 24, 1980. The filets to the left of Chef Raffert are prepared for a traditional beef Wellington, while he is preparing scallops for service. Raffert formed relationships with every first family he worked for, including the Carters, and prepared their Sunday dinners after church.

This photograph of two members of the White House Residence staff working in the Kitchen was taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on January 6, 1983. At right is head butler John H. Johnson. His colleague at left is unidentified. Johnson was promoted to head butler that year, after working at the White House since 1956. He would retire three years later in 1986.

This photograph of White House chef Hans Raffert and butler Alfredo Saenz playing checkers in a White House kitchen was taken by David Hume Kennerly on October 18, 1975. Raffert worked at the White House for over twenty years, from 1969 until his retirement in 1992. Saenz began working at the White House around 1970 and until 1993.

This photograph of members of the White House Kitchen staff was taken by Abbie Rowe on March 21, 1952 during the Harry S. Truman administration. The four unidentified staff members are seen in the newly renovated Kitchen, located on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This photograph of members of the White House Kitchen staff was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on May 3, 1962. The group is photographed standing around a dessert dish featuring an assortment of cookies made for a luncheon held in honor of Federal Chancellor Alfons Gorbach of the Republic of Austria. From left to right are: assistant cook Raymond Jackson, assistant chef Julius Spessot, White House Executive Chef René Verdon, assistant cook Eserline Dewberry, pastry chef Ferdinand Louvat, and cook Nicanor Salvador. They are photographed in the Kitchen located on the Ground Floor of the White House.

This composite is a compilation of photographs from the Chef Roland Mesnier Collection. White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004. This composite may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the collection. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This photograph of White House Executive Chef Henry Haller was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, Chef Haller prepares beef Wellington. The White House Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.

This photograph of chefs working in the White House Kitchen was taken by Ralph Alswang on October 4, 1994. The chefs, including White House Executive Chef Walter Scheib, are photographed preparing food for a State Dinner held in honor of President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa. President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomed Mandela to the White House five months after he was named the first president of South Africa.

This photograph of chefs working in the White House Kitchen was taken by Ralph Alswang on October 4, 1994. The chefs, including White House Executive Chef Walter Scheib, are photographed preparing food for a State Dinner held in honor of President Nelson Mandela of the Republic of South Africa. President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton welcomed Mandela to the White House five months after he was named the first president of South Africa.

This photograph shows White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and assistant pastry chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison putting finishing touches on a cake for a White House event held on May 31, 2004. Chef Morrison began working with Chef Mesnier in 1995, working her way up to become assistant pastry chef. In 2014, Morrison became the first woman appointed White House executive pastry chef. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier works with the White House pastry team on a dessert for a dinner for the Nation's Governors, held on February 22, 2004 during the George W. Bush administration. From left to right are Chef Mesnier, Patrick Musel, and an unidentified staff member. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and assistant pastry chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison show off a cake made for First Lady Laura Welch Bush's birthday celebration on November 4, 2001. The cake is decorated with pulled-sugar flowers and features a portrait of Mrs. Bush in the center. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, White House kitchen staff pose in the Kitchen with platters of lobster prepared for a luncheon for members of the Supreme Court of the United States on October 1, 1982. The luncheon, held in the State Dining Room, marked the start of the 1982 Supreme Court's October term. From left to right are pastry chef Hans Raffert, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, and an unidentified member of kitchen staff. For the full menu from this luncheon, see 1140791. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph taken by Joyce C. Naltchayan on December 7, 1990, the White House pastry team works on a Christmas pulled-sugar decoration of a sleigh driven by George H. W. Bush's springer spaniel, Millie. From left to right are: White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, pastry chef Marlene Roudebush, and pastry chef Franette McCulloch. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Kitchen staff prepare for a State Dinner in honor of President Patricio Aylwin of the Republic of Chile hosted on May 13, 1992 during the George H. W. Bush administration. In the front assistant chef Hans Raffert slices the meat for the dinner, while in the back White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch work on the dessert. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Joyce C. Naltchayan, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (right) and assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch prepare dessert for a State Dinner in honor of President Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin of the Russian Federation. This dinner, held June 16, 1992 in the State Dining Room, was the last State Dinner hosted by President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. The dessert included a caramel mousse with roasted dried pears, an orange sauce, and cookies. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, White House kitchen staff pose with platters of lobster prepared for a luncheon for the Supreme Court Justices of the United States on October 1, 1982. The luncheon, hosted by President Ronald Reagan in the State Dining Room of the White House, marked the start of the 1982 Supreme Court's October term. The group, standing in the White House Kitchen, are from left to right: Pastry Chef Hans Raffert, Executive Chef Henry Haller, Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, and an unidentified member of kitchen staff. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Mary Anne Fackelman, White House Kitchen staff prepare a dinner for new members of the United States Congress hosted by President Ronald Reagan on March 3, 1987. From left to right are White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, assistant pastry chef Hans Raffert, an unidentified Kitchen staff member, and chef Frank Ruta. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.