Catarina Triacca
Unit 1E
Cell Phone: 407-***-****
Email: advyny@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Objective
To obtain a Corporate Chef position with an emphasis on menu planning.
Highlights and Qualifications
- Twenty years of reliable work experience in catering, event management, menu planning and development and executive production kitchen management
- Determination to strive at difficult tasks in the work place while maintaining professionalism
- Strong organizational skills, people skills, and experience in managing both a team and independently managing a production level kitchen
- Willingness to assume responsibilities and take on new challenges; accomplishes task independently
- Advanced computer skills and knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, etc.
-Desire to relocate to the Washington D.C. area and willingness to travel
Education
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte, NC
Associates of Science, Culinary Arts Completed, 9/04
Bachelors of Science, Restaurant Management Completed, 5/11
G.P.A. 3.68/4.0 Magna cum Laude
Honors, Certifications, and Association
ServSafe Manager Certified Current- 5/2026
Relevant Experience and Accomplishments
07/18-current Chi Phi Fraternity- University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Executive Chef
-Management of full kitchen duties including preparing and cooking meals for 125+ individuals, menu planning, food ordering, food safety, kitchen cleanliness, invoicing and maintaining a strict food budget.
07/16-07/18 Kappa Sigma Fraternity- University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Executive Chef
-Management of full kitchen duties including preparing and cooking meals for 125+ individuals, menu planning, food ordering, food safety, kitchen cleanliness, invoicing and maintaining a strict food budget.
06/15-07/16 Earth Fare-Grocery Store Gainesville, FL
Specialty Department Manager/Manager on Duty
- Acting senior cheese monger
- Daily ordering, rotation and maintenance of Cheese, Beer, Wine and Coffee
- Employee Scheduling/Hiring/Firing
- Customer service, money handling, and maintaining sanitation standards
- Marketing, daily paperwork, P&L, STP and general errands
- Assists in events and demo coordination in store and on-site events
- Close co-worker interaction including coaching and encouragement