I am a recent MA in Food and Development graduate from the University of Sussex, where I earned merit for my dissertation on Sustainability and the North American Cargill Beef Value Chain. I am transitioning from cooking-centered roles to more analytical and interpretive work, drawing on rigorous research and critical thinking. I work well both in teams and independently, even under pressure and with limited resources. My experience spans international kitchen leadership, nutrition-focused menu planning, and writing recipes for local food hubs. I am excited to apply geopolitics of food, historical and theoretical analysis, and project development skills to roles in food systems research, policy, or program evaluation.

Jane Crocker

I am a recent MA in Food and Development graduate from the University of Sussex, where I earned merit for my dissertation on Sustainability and the North American Cargill Beef Value Chain. I am transitioning from cooking-centered roles to more analytical and interpretive work, drawing on rigorous research and critical thinking. I work well both in teams and independently, even under pressure and with limited resources. My experience spans international kitchen leadership, nutrition-focused menu planning, and writing recipes for local food hubs. I am excited to apply geopolitics of food, historical and theoretical analysis, and project development skills to roles in food systems research, policy, or program evaluation.

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I am a recent MA in Food and Development graduate from the University of Sussex, where I earned merit for my dissertation on Sustainability and the North American Cargill Beef Value Chain. I am transitioning from cooking-centered roles to more analytical and interpretive work, drawing on rigorous research and critical thinking.

I work well both in teams and independently, even under pressure and with limited resources. My experience spans international kitchen leadership, nutrition-focused menu planning, and writing recipes for local food hubs. I am excited to apply geopolitics of food, historical and theoretical analysis, and project development skills to roles in food systems research, policy, or program evaluation.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Recipe Writer / Content Writer at Very Local Food Hub
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Wrote 2-3 recipes biweekly for a local fruit and veg box delivery service; focused on seasonal and affordable ingredients.
Pastry Chef de Partie at Glyndebourne
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
On a small team producing Michelin quality desserts for up to 300 covers; prepared breads from scratch and utilized modern techniques.
Weekend Chef at The Grange Rest Home
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Weekend chef, all food prepared from scratch with emphasis on nutrition and variety; assumed responsibilities of head chef when needed.
Chef at Gordon Ramsay (London); Picholine (New York); Distillery Restaurant Group; Nota Bene (Toronto)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2019
Lived and worked on three continents as a chef; roles included high-profile establishments and menu development.
Writer/Recipe Developer at Very Local Food Hub
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Wrote 2-3 recipes biweekly for a local fruit and veg box delivery service, focusing on seasonal and affordable ingredients.
Weekend Chef / Head Chef responsibilities at The Grange Rest Home
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Weekend chef, preparing meals from scratch daily; assumed responsibilities of head chef, with emphasis on nutrition and variety.
Chef at Gordon Ramsay; Picholine (New York); The Distillery Restaurant Group; Nota Bene (Toronto)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2019
Lived and worked on three continents as a chef; roles included at Gordon Ramsay (London), Picholine (New York), The Distillery Restaurant Group, and Nota Bene (Toronto).

Education

Bachelor of Arts at The University of Sydney
March 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005
Diploma of Classic Culinary Arts at The French Culinary Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2006
MA in Food and Development at University of Sussex, Institute for Development Studies
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Master of Arts (MA) in Food and Development at University of Sussex Institute for Development Studies
September 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Diploma of Classic Culinary Arts at The French Culinary Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2006
Bachelor of Arts (History; Government & International Relations) with Minor in Cultural/Gender Studies at The University of Sydney
March 1, 2003 - February 1, 2005

Qualifications

Level 2 Hygiene
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Level 2 Hygiene
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing