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