Nick Incarnato
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Regional Catering Chef at Kemper Sports, specializing in menu conceptualization and food safety. Proven leadership in training teams and executing high-quality presentations for diverse clientele. Expert in recipe development and sanitation coordination, ensuring exceptional dining experiences while accommodating dietary needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Catering Chef
Kemper Sports
03.2023 - Current
- Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
- Designed catering menus containing ethnic food options to meet needs of diverse customer base.
Executive Sous Chef
Luxe & Lemons
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict catering standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
Chef Supervisor
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
10.2006 - 02.2020
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and local emergency response entities.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Classical French
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA08-2006
High School Diploma -
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Worthington, OHInfantry, Military Police, Combat Engineer
U.S. ArmySkills
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitation coordination
- Recipes and menu planning
- Banquets and catering
- Team leadership
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Food service safety training
- Recipe development
- Fine-dining expertise
Timeline
Regional Catering Chef
Kemper Sports
03.2023 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
Luxe & Lemons
06.2020 - 02.2021
Chef Supervisor
Cameron Mitchell Premier Events
10.2006 - 02.2020
Squad Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
Associate of Arts - Classical French
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
High School Diploma -
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Infantry, Military Police, Combat Engineer
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