Food Assistant

SHANE SERFASS

** ******* ****. ***** ****, PA ***55

267-***-****

**********@*****.***

O bjective : Seeking employment in the Food Science industry. Areas of interest include

but not limi ted to food development, f lavor development, food safety, and sensory evaluation

Education

Rutgers University New Brunswick, New

J ersey

B.S. Food Science 09/2010 5/2015

• Member, Food Science and Bakery Club, Rutgers University

Created home-made ice-cream for Rutgers Day

Prepared and bagged individually portioned meals that were brought to

E lijah’s Promise community Soup K itchen in New Brunswick

Experience

Lipid Oxidation Lab

New Brunswick, New

Jersey

Lab Technician 10/2014 – 01/2015

• Prepare specialized cracker sample tablets in a uniquely designed press

• Analyze specialized cracker samples using an N IR Spectroscopy machine to

determine the organic functional groups of said samples after various

p reservation t reatment options

• The levels of Lipid Oxidation were calculated from these results

• Approximately 80 hours

Cook Cafe

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Food Preparer 11 /2013 – 05/2014

• Prepare and cook for to order

• Ensure that proper food sanitation procedures were implemented

Twistee Treat Levittown,

Pennsylvania

Cashier/Food Preparer 05 /2013 – 08/2013

• Handling money, preparing orders, offering customer assistance, and light

cleaning

• Developed a unique, top selling sundae

G eneral Skills Lab Skills

-Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, -Knowledge of the use of Sensory

i nternet, and social media A nalysis, Moisture Content Analysis,

Strong verbal, written, and communication skills T hin Layer Chromatography, N IR

-Ability to work independently and as part of a team Spectroscopy, M icrobial Staining and Plate

-Demonstrate leadership qualifications as an Eagle Counting, etc.

Scout and Boy Scout Assistant Scout Master for -Able to create clear and informative lab

T roop 102 reports

-Having a positive, dedicated attitude and strong -Able to maintain a sanitary lab

work ethic environment

-Quick learner and open-minded -Able to properly clean and store lab

equipment

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