Owen Daniels
APEX BVSD
Lafayette,CO
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience
Enthusiastic culinary student with hands-on training in diverse cooking methods. Skilled in quality control and food safety procedures, successfully engaging with children during meal preparation, while ensuring timely and safe food delivery. Earned multiple certifications through PROSTART and ServeSafe including the 10hr OSHA online certification.
Work History
Student
4 Months- Participated in menu planning sessions, contributing creative ideas for seasonal dishes.
- Learned various cooking techniques through hands-on training under experienced chefs.
- Engaged in constructive feedback sessions to refine culinary skills and enhance dish quality.
- Developed a strong understanding of food safety procedures, resulting in consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
Internship Student
1 Month- Executed meal preparation for children, ensuring timely delivery within established time constraints.
- Mastered operation of specialized culinary equipment, including flat-top grills, industrial dishwashers, and commercial refrigerators.
- Collaborated with the head chef during a live health inspection, adhering to established food safety guidelines.
- Supported lunchtime operations by interacting with the children, fostering a positive dining experience while managing high-demand periods.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Skills
Cooking skills
Allergen awareness
Baking methods
Food cost management
Menu planning
Quality control
Cleaning and organization
Stock management
Food cost control
Sanitation practices
Accomplishments
- Boulder Valley School District - Spring Internship 2026 Synchronous Course
- Concurrent/Dual enrollment at BVDS APEX for 2 years
- Trade school and college level experience during Highschool
- Culinary Arts ProStart - Individual Charcuterie & Hors d'oeuvres Competiton
Affiliations
- Boulder Valley School District
- MSU Concurrent Enrollment
Certification
- CareerSafe - Certificate of Completion OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Course
- ServeSafe - Allergens Certificate of Completion
- ServeSafe - Food Handlers Certificate of Completion
Timeline
Student
APEX BVSD
08.2026 - 12.2026Read More
Internship Student
Bixby Elementary School
04.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Centaurus Highschool
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BVSD APEX
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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"Golden Pineapple" PROSTART Award
The "Golden Pineapple" ProStart Award is given out to one singular ProStart student in class. The student awarded achieved incredible grades, showed promising dedication, demonstrated critical skills and learning, an openness to try new things, and dedication to culinary arts. The award is handed out by ProStart educators who believe their student showed dedication too the program.