Janeen Stokes

Prepared fresh baked goods including cookies and brownies daily, maintaining consistent quality and presentation. Maintained food safety and cleanliness standards and supported customers with custom orders and decorated dessert requests.

Worked high-volume event cooking at stadiums and arenas, prepping, plating, and supporting service during live events. Followed direction from Executive Chef Samuel Lee to keep production moving in a fast-paced environment.

Assisted with community outreach supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and substance abuse recovery. Helped coordinate support activities and contributed to a welcoming, respectful environment.

Catered private events by handling kitchen prep, plating, and service while applying European culinary techniques. Practiced strong food safety practices, including hygiene and allergen awareness.

Managed kitchen operations including overseeing staff, handling inventory, and maintaining food safety and customer service standards. Directed seafood prep and line cooking while supporting food styling, culinary photography, and menu/visual design.

Prepared custom meals for events and supported regular menu service with a focus on soulful food and creative plating. Contributed to menu and flyer visuals through graphic design and supported food styling for presentation.

Provided hotel kitchen line service, plating dishes for daily guests, events, and banquets. Supported operations under Chef Bobby Jones and maintained high standards for food preparation and presentation.

Performed cooking and cleaning duties during peak hours, focusing on sanitation, food prep, and line cooking. Supported smooth kitchen operations through consistent housekeeping and preparation work.

Assembled sandwiches and completed prep duties while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and readiness for service. Supported day-to-day line operations to keep production consistent and efficient.

Cooked hot meals, organized the bistro, and supported customer service while also covering cashier duties. Maintained an orderly service space and prepared food to support regular customer needs.

Collaborated with classmates to help build a nature walk as part of a school project connected to the museum. Supported hands-on setup and teamwork for the visitor experience.

Assisted nursing staff with patient support by delivering books and magazines and helping ensure patient comfort. Contributed to a calm, supportive environment for patients.

Ongoing self-directed culinary study focused on plant-based healing, food energetics, culinary photography, and ancestral recipes. Conducts ongoing research and experimentation in holistic, intuitive cooking.

Studied architecture with emphasis on drafting and design, completing coursework in 2016.

Certified Hygiene Passport for food safety in Finland.

Earned a GED from Wicomico High School.

Certified Florida Food Service Worker (food safety and hygiene).