I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Food and Nutrition Management Diploma from Humber College. More importantly, I bring hands-on cooking experience across healthcare. In each semester at Humber College, I took a culinary course where I worked closely with a professional chef on curating various recipes. In TMU, I also took a few culinary-based classes, working in a specialized kitchen. Alongside my experience working as a cook at a long-term care home, I currently work as a Dietitian’s Assistant, supporting nutrition professionals through client materials, professional communication, and evidence-based communication. We have also closely collaborated on creating a cookbook, where I made her healthy recipes, and tested them together I also work as a Cooking and Nutrition Instructor, teaching interactive cooking and nutrition lessons to elementary school children. Designing and teaching engaging, age-appropriate lessons has strengthened my ability to communicate nutrition concepts clearly, foster a positive relationship with food, and create a welcoming, organized cooking environment, all while collaborating closely with a team. Altogether, my academic training and practical experience have provided me with a strong foundation in both cooking and nutrition, which I continue advancing through hands-on professional work.

Most recently, I worked as a Cook and Prep-Cook in a long-term care setting, preparing and cooking meals for over 120 residents daily. In this role, I followed recipes while maintaining high standards of flavour, food safety, and presentation. I regularly modified meals for residents with specific diet rules, including kosher, vegetarian, and specialized medical diets. I also ensured dietary restrictions, allergies, and individualized nutrition needs were met.