Jana Awwad
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Culinary arts student with strong food safety, knife skills, and recipe development experience. Skilled in lab safety procedures, food cost analysis, and efficient kitchen support.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Arts Laboratory Student Leader
Cosumnes River College
Elk Grove, California
2026 - Current
- Executed precise knife work and fabrication for poultry, seafood, stocks, soups, egg dishes, baked goods, and specialty starches to ensure high-quality culinary prep.
- Conducted recipe conversions, yield checks, food cost calculations, and station scheduling to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain portion control.
- Upheld ServSafe practices and monitored danger zone temperatures to ensure sanitation standards during raw prep, fabrication, and service.
- Used food mills, ricers, and other standard equipment to create consistent texture, balanced flavor, and professional presentation.
- Assisted Cosumnes River College science lab instructors with daily laboratory setup and cleanup.
Digital Curation, Affiliate Marketing
Self-employed
Elk Grove, California
2026 - Current
- Curated product recommendations and digital lifestyle content focused on fashion, beauty, and wellness to enhance user engagement on visual discovery platforms.
- Utilized affiliate marketing tools, including Pinterest and Amazon Associates, to develop optimized referral links that drove traffic and increased audience interaction.
- Ensured compliance with FTC guidelines and disclosure standards, including #ad disclosures, to maintain transparency across promotional channels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA05-2029
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05-2029
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Knife skills
- Recipe development
- Food cost analysis
- Food safety
- Culinary safety standards
- Food handling
- Emergency response techniques
Certification
- California Food Handlers certificate
Timeline
Culinary Arts Laboratory Student Leader
Cosumnes River College
2026 - Current
Digital Curation, Affiliate Marketing
Self-employed
2026 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Sacramento State
Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition
Cosumnes River College