Jen n ifer A xfo rd , NDTR

XXXXXXX San Diego, CA 92131 + jenaxford@me.com + (619) 889-XXXX

online profile: jenniferaxford.weebly.com

Profile Summary
Accomplished leader with expertise in nutrition and culinary arts. History of thriving in fast-paced, dynamic
environments. Committed and results driven. Passionate, intuitive and articulate.

Core Competencies
Leadership
Food Preparation
Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution

Recipe Costing/Standardization
Creating Appropriate PES Statements
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Public Speaking

Certified Food Handler

Nutrition Care Process
Microsoft Office Applications
Registered Dietetic Technician

Summary of Qualifications
Leadership

President of Student Nutrition Organization (SNO), San Diego State

Universitys largest student-run organization. Increased student membership
150%, raised over $4,000 towards the Kids Eat Right Initiative and 6,400
pounds of food for the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

Culinary

Chef and line cook for several award-winning restaurants. Conducted recipe
cost analysis, created daily specials, ordered product and executed brunch,
lunch and dinner services during busy operating hours.

Nutrition Care Process

Educated in appropriate utilization of the NCP, including writing accurate

PES statements using standardized language and IDNT codes.

Education
San Diego State University San Diego, CA
May 2016
Bachelor of Science, Foods and Nutrition
President, Student Nutrition Organization (2015-2016)
Executive Vice President, College of Health and Human Services College Council (2015-2016)
San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
Associates of Arts, Liberal Sciences emphasis in Kinesiology and Nutrition

May 2014

California Culinary Academy San Francisco, CA

Associates of Arts, Culinary Arts / Associates of Arts, Le Cordon Bleu

May 2005

Work Experience
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
August 2015 May 2016
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Student office worker responsible for assisting students, professors and facutly with various tasks such as
exam proctoring, grading and updating course grades online.

BLEU BOHME
March 2010 August 2013
San Diego, CA
Hostess Fostered guest satisfaction and maintained an even flow of orders to the kitchen in a busy,
award-winning French restaurant. Responsible for making and processing up to 200 nightly reservations
using OpenTable, transitioning from lunch to dinner service, seating guests and other front of the house
tasks.
Sous Chef Responsible for daily kitchen operations such as ordering product, preparation, and
execution of lunch, brunch and dinner service for a four-time Best French Restaurant 2011, 2012, 2013
and 2014 by San Diego Magazine. Prepared recipe cost worksheets and standardized existing recipes.
PRIVATE CHEF
October 2009 March 2010
Brown Family - Poway, CA
Maintained a stocked and organized kitchen with prepared lunches and dinners for a family of four,
which included two teenagers, one of whom suffered from Chrons disease.
Prepared traditional holiday meals including Christmas and Easter for up to 12 guests.
THE DINING ROOM AT JACKS
October 2008 September 2009
La Jolla, CA
Lead line cook. Expeditor, assisted with preparation and execution of kitchen line stations including:
garde manger, soup/fry, grill, and pizza stations during extremely busy dinner service; serving up to 350
guests per weekend night.
BERTRAND AT MISTER AS
May 2008 August 2008
San Diego, CA
Garde manger chef. Prepared appetizers and salads for lunch and dinner service for a Best Continental
American Restaurant Gold Medallion winner 2008 by the National Restaurant Association and San
Diego Magazine.
Skills acquired include butchery, sous vide, preparing finfish, braising, multi-tasking, mise en plus, time
management, prioritization, effective communication and execution during busy dinner and lunch
service.

Volunteer Experience
California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND)
February 2015 Present
Legislative Ambassador
Send monthly nutrition education summary to Senator Ben Hueso and staff, attend Annual Public
Policy Workshop in Sacramento, California.
Joan Rupp, RDN, M.S.
August 2015 December 2016
Assistant
Graded lab manuals, kitchen math and projects. Assisted students setting up and executing labs and
substituted for Mrs. Rupp when needed.