Hey, my name is
Olivia
Spande
Jr. Food Stylist & Chef
Years of experience
Delicious Visuals
Recipes Tested
Collaborate to develop ideas and visuals
Prepare and style delicious food with precision
Deliver standout visuals ready for any platform
My latest projects
A peek at my latest creations, experiments, and fun food adventures!
pumpkin cinnamon rolls
dulce de leche birthday cake
halloween party snack ideas
my favorite ways to utilize pumpkin
EducatioN & Experience
2022
Food styling intern -Amalia LLC, Eden Prairie MN
Assisted Amalia during catering events, and food-styled dishes for customers which utilized food handling skills.
Followed Amalia to TV appearances and took behind-the-scenes
content for social media.
2022
Culinary Shopper – bodega pictures, grand forks ND
Worked on the culinary team as a shopper for seasons 1 & 12 of
Food Network’s Girl Meets Farm with Molly Yeh
Selected best-quality perishable items such as meat and produce.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
2022-2023
Line cook – NolaBelle, Mankato mn
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent
care, attention to detail, and quality.
Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping,
mopping, and taking out trash.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-
contamination.
Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
2023
food styling assistant – make llc, Minneapolis mn
Worked as a Food Styling assistant for a King’s Hawaiian
commercial campaign.
Freed up stylists to focus on customers by personally handling
basic tasks such as restocking and sorting supplies.
Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots
2023
Minnesota state university – mankato
Bachelor of Science: Food And Nutrition
Earned a minor in AgriBusiness and Food Innovation
Member, Henze Agribusiness and Food Innovation Leadership Organization: Developed project management skills by coordinating initiatives focused on agribusiness and sustainable food systems.
Dean’s List Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022 & Spring 2023
Family Consumer Science Department
Scholarship Recipient 2022
ServeSafe Food Protection Manager. Certified until 2027
2024
Pacific institute of culinary arts – vancouver BC
Culinary and Pastry Arts Graduate with comprehensive training in classical techniques, menu development, and kitchen management. Skilled in baking, pastry creation, and savory cuisine, with a strong focus on quality, creativity, and presentation.
Completed Food Safe Level 1 – issued by Vancouver Coastal Health. Certified until 2028.
ITA Level 1 Certified
2024
Volunteer Experience – Vancouver BC
Feast of Fortune 2024
– Performed on the culinary team of Executive Chef Felix Zhou, Grand Villa Casino 02.16.2024
Plated and presented small plates for 100+ Guests
VanWineFest 2024 – PICA Kitchen Party
– Collaborated with chef Rodrigo Valencia of Alinea and the French
Laundry 03.02.2024
Swallow Tail Culinary Adventures
– Assisted chef Robin Kort during her annual Crab Boil 07.20.2024
– Chef Bruno Feldeisen, Judge from ‘The Great Canadian Bake Off’ and
Chef Brent Thornton, Elem / St. Lawrence. Assisted with preparation and service during an 8 course summer inspired dinner. 09.10.2024
Konscious Kitchen 2024
– Assisted with food styling for Konscious Kitchen packaging, creating “salmon” bagels, rosettes, toast, and canapés under Clare Thomson (food styling) and Larry Goldstein (photography) 11.04.2024
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