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
Calgary04-2022
Journeyman Cook Red Seal - Professional Cook
Alberta Apprenticeship
Calgary08-1994
Professional Cook Diploma With Honors -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary04-1993
High School Diploma -
Bishop Carroll High School
Calgary06-1988
Science
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BCSkills
- 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