I have lived in the North East Kingdom my whole life. I enjoy Cross Country Skiing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Open Water Swimming, Chickens, Dogs and I am a Badass Biker Chick that can shred dirt like the boys.
I live a healthy lifestyle and enjoy cooking and baking to fuel my body.
Ask me about the pineapples I grow.
Highland Center for the Arts
Chef de Cuisine
2024 - Present
Responsible for all aspects of our food service: Planning, Ordering, Executing and Serving
Prepare meals for events, created a Sunday Brunch offering
Regularly cook for 60 - 80 people per event
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Baker/ Breakfast Chef
2023 - 2024
Responsible for preparing all baked goods: Bread, Pastries, Cakes, Cookies and Bagels
Responsible for breakfast and lunch preparation.
Able to cook for a variety of dietary restrictions such as Gluten Free, Vegan or Vegetarian.
Responsible for cleanliness and safety of the kitchen.
Lamoille North Supervisory Union
Johnson Elementary School Kitchen Coordinator
2020 - 2023
Put together meal kit boxes for COVID remote learning
Responsible for hiring, managing, scheduling staff
Procurement of all supplies and foods; working with outside vendors, providing nutritional foods for 250+ students.
Support the community through emergency outreach with boxes of food for the community to pick up, etc
Lamoille South Unified Union
Elementary, Middle and High School Chef
2012 - 2020
Cooked nutritious meals per Federal and State guidelines to over 200 students per day.
Purchased food
Incorporated whole grains and local vegetables into dietary meal plans
Collaborated with Farm to School staff to source fresh commodities
Managed daily food service operations from breakfast through lunch.
Maintained a tidy workplace and clean up after preparation and students.
Supervised 4 staff members
Private Chef - Orthodox Jewish Families
2012 - 2019
I have worked as a private chef for several residents in Stowe.
Responsible for planning and procuring food
Understand Kosher Rules
Make great challah bread and bagels
I have been told my chicken soup and matzah balls are amazing
Hosmer Point
Chef / Baker
2012 - 2018
Chef / Baker for summer camp
Harvest Market
Head Baker / Pastry Chef
2004 - 2012
Baker, Pastry Chef, Cakes to Order
Supervised two bakers
Stowe Seafood
Fish Monger
2012 - 2018
Fish Monger / Cut fish to order
Cashier
Shucked Oysters
Butchered custom meat selection
Susanna’s Catering
Head Event Chef
2018 - Present
Prepare a variety of items from a curate menu for special events like weddings and birthday parties.
Prepare items for take-home meal offerings.
High End Parties in Stowe and New Hampshire
Education and Continuing Ed
Lamoille Union High School & Green Mountain Technical & Career Center
Culinary Arts & High School General Studies
VT Agency of Education Professional Development 2020:
Grain Ounce Equivalents
Universal Meals: Understanding the Basics CEP and Provision 2
Q&A with the VT Department of Health on COVID 19 and Child Nutrition Programs
Making the Non-profit School Service Account Whole during COVID-19
National Restaurant Association SERV safe Certification Valid until 2028