Comerford's first job was at the Sheraton Hotel near O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois.

[2] After Scheib resigned in February 2005, Comerford was appointed White House executive chef by First Lady Laura Bush on August 14, 2005.

[3] She reportedly was appointed to this position due to her handling of a large dinner that was held in honor of Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh.

[4] On January 9, 2009, the Obama transition team announced that Comerford would be retained as the administration's head chef.

"[6] Comerford appeared on a special two-hour episode of Iron Chef America, originally broadcast on January 2, 2010.