Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Carissa Tkachyk

Calgary,AB

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in Golf course kitchens. Excelling in menu development and staff supervision. Proven track record in catering coordination and food cost management, ensuring operational efficiency and beautiful presentation of dishes. Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Cook/Food Service Coordinator

Calgary Catholic School District
Calgary, Alberta
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed recipes and menus in collaboration with culinary arts teacher.
  • Supervised high school students in food production for cafeteria and kiosk.
  • Purchased ingredients and calculated food costs to maintain budget efficiency.
  • Organized catering events to ensure successful meal service delivery.
  • Coached Students for Team and individual skills competitions

Private Chef

Take a Chef
Calgary, AB
01.2018 - Current
  • Providing exceptional in home dining experiences.

Executive Chef

Lynx Ridge Golf Club
Calgary, Alberta
02.2011 - 12.2011
  • Executed recruitment and hiring processes for kitchen staff.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen personnel to enhance performance.
  • Developed menus for clubhouse, halfway house, and events.
  • Managed procurement of food and supplies to ensure quality standards.
  • Participated in kitchen production to maintain operational efficiency.

Chef

Various Golf Courses
Calgary, Alberta
  • Head Chef McKenzie Meadows Golf Club
  • Sous Chef Willow Park Golf
  • Banquet Chef Calgary Golf and Country Club

Head Chef

Zona's Bistro
Canmore, Alberta
  • Designed and implemented innovative menus and daily specials.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to enhance kitchen efficiency.
  • Managed procurement of food and supplies to ensure quality standards.

Executive Sous Chef

Kananskis Resort and Hotel
Kananskis, Alberta

Chef/cook

Various
Calgary-Edmonton, Alberta
  • Chef de Partie, Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, in Edmonton.
  • Chef de Partie, Edmonton Convention Center.

Apprentice Chef /Chef De Partie/Banquet Chef

Delta Bow Valley Hotel
Calgary, Alberta
  • Achieved completion of apprenticeship training in culinary arts.
  • Progressed through roles as line cook, banquet chef, and fine dining chef.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various cooking techniques across multiple kitchen environments.

Education

Safe Check Food Safety Certificate -

Notre Dame High School
Calgary
04-2022

Journeyman Cook Red Seal - Professional Cook

Alberta Apprenticeship
Calgary
08-1994

Professional Cook Diploma With Honors -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary
04-1993

High School Diploma -

Bishop Carroll High School
Calgary
06-1988

Science

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Food cost management
  • Catering coordination
  • Staff supervision
  • Recipe creation
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Event planning
  • Effective communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Time management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Culinary expertise
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • High volume production capability
  • Food trends awareness
  • Cost control
  • Extensive catering background
  • Sanitation practices

Accomplishments

  • Alberta Apprentice of the Year
  • 1st place Alberta Skills Culinary Black Box Competition
  • 1st place regional Chaine des Rotisseur Young chef regional competition, Calgary
  • 1st place Canadian National Chaine des Rotisseur young chef competion
  • 4th place International Chaine des Rotisseur young chef competiotion, Tampere, Finland

Certification

  • Alberta Red Seal Journeyperson Chef Certificate 1994

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commercial Cook/Food Service Coordinator

Calgary Catholic School District
01.2025 - Current

Private Chef

Take a Chef
01.2018 - Current

Executive Chef

Lynx Ridge Golf Club
02.2011 - 12.2011

Chef

Various Golf Courses

Head Chef

Zona's Bistro

Executive Sous Chef

Kananskis Resort and Hotel

Chef/cook

Various

Apprentice Chef /Chef De Partie/Banquet Chef

Delta Bow Valley Hotel

Safe Check Food Safety Certificate -

Notre Dame High School

Journeyman Cook Red Seal - Professional Cook

Alberta Apprenticeship

Professional Cook Diploma With Honors -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Bishop Carroll High School

Science

University of British Columbia

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