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Overview
Work History
Education
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Jill Snyder

Northville,MI

Summary

Experienced culinary professional delivering engaging cooking instruction while ensuring food safety compliance. Known for strong leadership and creativity, driving impactful student learning in diverse culinary techniques.

Overview

1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Private Chef Julia
Novi, Michigan
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
  • Delivered interactive lectures using multimedia tools.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking.

Teacher

Detroit Public School Community District
Detroit, Michigan
05.2008 - 06.2026
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse culinary techniques and cuisines.
  • Demonstrated knife skills and food safety practices to students effectively.
  • Facilitated hands-on cooking sessions in a professional kitchen environment.
  • Guided students in menu planning and recipe development for culinary projects.

Dining Room Instructor/Manager

Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts
Livonia, Michigan
09.1996 - 05.2008
  • Designed engaging culinary curricula for diverse student backgrounds.
  • Developed safety protocols to maintain a clean and efficient kitchen environment.

Education

Associate of Arts - General

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
06-2006

Some College (No Degree) -

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Culinary methods
  • Food safety compliance
  • Kitchen management
  • Cooking instruction
  • Food inventory management

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager Certification
  • ServSafe Proctor
  • ServSafe Allergen Certification

Accomplishments

  • National Restaurant and Hospitality Association Michigan Teacher of the Year 2023

Affiliations

  • SkillsUSA Michigan School Lead Advisor 15 years
  • ProStart Michigan Lead Advisor 5 years

Timeline

Sous Chef

Private Chef Julia
06.2020 - Current

Teacher

Detroit Public School Community District
05.2008 - 06.2026

Dining Room Instructor/Manager

Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts
09.1996 - 05.2008

Associate of Arts - General

Schoolcraft College

Some College (No Degree) -

Wayne State University
Jill Snyder