Chef at Premier Staff (2026-06 – 2026-07)
FIFA World Cup
- Prepared and plated high-quality meals according to standardized recipes, technical specifications, and presentation standards.
- Organized and maintained kitchen workstations, ensuring all equipment, utensils, and ingredients were ready for efficient food production.
- Communicated daily menu offerings, allergen information, and special dietary accommodations with front-of-house staff.
- Monitored food quality, freshness, storage, and holding temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by following health, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
Culinary Intern at Food Service Training Academy (CFBNJ) (2025-10 – 2026-01)
- Gained proficiency in sautéing, baking, and frying techniques through daily production and meal preparation.
- Applied advanced knife skills and plating techniques to create visually appealing, balanced dishes.
- Supported inventory rotation and large-scale kitchen production, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with culinary instructors on recipe development, focusing on nutritious, community-based meal solutions.
Full Spectrum Community Doula at Newark Community Health Centers (2022-10 – 2025-10)
- Provided prenatal, labor, and postpartum support emphasizing nutrition, hydration, and recovery, and fostering calm and trust under pressure
- Guided families in preparing balanced, healing meals to support postpartum health and breastfeeding.
- Facilitated workshops on maternal wellness, childbirth, nutrition, and wellness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams to ensure seamless care and communication and to integrate holistic guidance into patient care.
- Worked with the Well Women's Care team lead to coordinate continuous physical & emotional one-on-one support
Community Health Worker / Family Resource Specialist at SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (2020-07 – 2023-06)
- Delivered health education programs focused on health, mental health, and well-being.
- Organized wellness events and initiatives promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
- Supported community members in navigating healthcare, nutrition, and support resources.
Perinatal Doula at SPAN Sister to Sister Doulas of Essex County (2018-10 – 2020-12)
- Offered individualized doula care to clients, emphasizing healthy pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and parenting.
- Partnered with local organizations to connect mothers to available resources and community programs.
