Jessica C.

Caricato
310 Riverside Drive | Apt. 1607 | New York, NY 10025 | jessica.caricato@gmail.com | (609) 722-1946
Portfolio: http://jessicacaricato.weebly.com
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Teachers College New York, New York
Master of Science, Nutrition Education 2014-2017
The Pennsylvania State University State College, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Applied Nutritional Sciences 2011-2014
The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, New York
Associate in Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts 2009-2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teachers College Dietetic Internship Program New York, New York
September 2016-Present
Community Site 1: Anastasia Health, LLC
Major Tasks: Observe Eating Disorder Counseling, Web Design, Insurance Billing, Meal Planning
Community Site 2: Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education, and Policy
Major Tasks: Data Collection, Review of Grant Proposals, Creating Educational Materials, Writing Articles
Community Site 3: East River Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Major Tasks: Observe Sessions, Write Assessment Notes, Compile Literature, Design Recipe Charts
Compiled a Comprehensive Literature Review Which was Later Presented By Tamara Freuman, MS, RD
Clinical Site 1: The New Jewish Home
Clinical Site 2: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
Major Tasks For Clinical Sites: Meet with Patients, Determine Appropriate Diet, Provide Nutrition Education,
Write Detailed Assessment Notes
Foodservice Site: The Calhoun School
Major Tasks: Assist in Prep of All Menu Items, Serve Food to 700 Students/Faculty Daily
Elective Site: Gods Love We Deliver
Major Tasks: Conduct Assessments and Reassessments of Clients, Determine Appropriate Diet, Provide Nutrition
Counseling
Wellness in the Schools New York, New York
Data Collector August 2015-May 2016
Position with the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education, And Policy
Collected detailed information on lunch habits of four 2nd or 3rd graders simultaneously in a busy cafeteria setting within
15 minutes
Entered observational data into qualitative and quantitative collection forms
Cher Nutrition, LLC New York, New York
Intern January 2015-June 2016
Main author on DM-related nutrition articles for www.carbmatters.com
Wrote over 50 recipe descriptions and nutritional analyses for The 28-Day Blood Sugar Miracle, published Jan 2016
Compiled a list of over 250 nutritious grocery recommendations from five supermarkets across Manhattan
Pier A Harbor House New York, New York
Hostess September 2014- January 2015
Greeted and interacted with all incoming restaurant guests
Planned staff organizational chart for entire restaurant floor each shift
Organized and maintained reservation book for restaurant and private event spaces
Provided tours of venue for prospective weddings and other private events
The Greenwich Country Club Greenwich, Connecticut
Culinary Extern July-November 2010
Interacted with customers on various stations at events of up to 1,500 guests
Took on numerous food preparation and service responsibilities in the kitchen
Princeton Marriott Hotel Princeton, New Jersey
Food Preparation Cook/Garde Manger December 2008 - September 2009
 Responsible for prep work for all hotel and restaurant productions

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Bear Creek Assisted Living West Windsor, New Jersey
Creator/Organizer of Weekly Nutrition Program Tasty Tuesdays June-August 2013
Planned weekly lessons centered around themes in nutrition important in the lives of elderly individuals
Integrated demonstration and tasting of a recipe involving each weeks theme
Presented lessons singlehandedly to a community with over 200 residents
The Cherry Tree Club Princeton Junction, New Jersey
Volunteer Chef 2008-2009
Prepared main course, vegetable, and dessert for 20 underprivileged children
Help teach children between the ages of three and six about nutrition