Chef JoAnna Minneci

Current

Blogger/Podcaster/VidCaster at ChefsLine.com
Chef & Owner at Chef JoAnna, Inc. (Self-employed)

Past

Founder, member of inaugural organizing committee. at StartUpLA
Various catering companies in LA area at Patina/Foodworks/Jack White/many others...
PIHRA District 5 Chair; PIHRA's Board of Directors at Professionals in Human Resources Association

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Education

Art Institute of California at Los Angeles
Triton College
Dominican University

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Industry

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Chef JoAnna Minneci’s Summary

As a chef my passion is for cooking delicious food using the freshest ingredients possible, incorporating exotic and local vegetables, fruits, and grains into healthy dishes that are full of robust flavors. One of my most valuable skills is that I can adapt almost any recipe to accommodate salt/fat/sugar/carb restrictions.

COOKING LESSONS: I can help people fit healthier foods into their lifestyle...or teach you to make a decadent meal for a celebration. It's all about YOU and what you want. I can also present classes upon request.

PERSONAL CHEF: I cater exclusively in-home, creating intimate dinners for up to 12 guests in a private residence. I can provide china, stemware, flatware and specialty-service items, and everything in between. I can create a gourmet restaurant in your home for the evening.

CONSULTATION: I can act as your liaison to the caterer/party planner you hire. (for example, helping to review your menu and venue layout to make sure that it fits with the style of service you want to provide. I can also appear on-site to manage service staff and ensure that beautiful, delicious plates & platters are served to your guests.

CULINARY ADVICE: I respond to cooking questions ChefsLine; information can be found at http://www.ChefJoAnna.com/chefchat/ I can also present classes or do product demonstrations upon request.

I am ServSafe certified, and have excellent references.

Please visit my website at http://www.ChefJoAnna.com

Chef JoAnna Minneci’s Specialties:

personal chef, catering, cooking lessons, party planning.

Chef JoAnna Minneci’s Experience

Blogger/Podcaster/VidCaster

ChefsLine.com

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; E-Learning industry)

December 2006 — Present (3 years )

I give cooking classes via teleconference. using web-video on occasion to show the student what I'm doing. I also answer the cooking questions HOTLINE. I record audio podcasts with Chef Interviews show, and occasionally record podcasts in response to questions.
Chef & Owner
Chef JoAnna, Inc. (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; 11-50 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

June 2003 — Present (6 years 6 months)

Classically trained chef.
Founder, member of inaugural organizing committee.

StartUpLA

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

August 2007 — September 2007 (2 months)

StartupLA is a new conference committed to building the startup community in Los Angeles. Different than other conferences for entrepreneurs, students, and investors, StartupLA is one that is structured yet free flowing, blending scheduled speakers and presentations with open topics that guests can sign-up for the day of the event.

Attend panel topics ranging from pitching to VCs and raising money, to legal startup advice, to marketing. You can enter the business plan competition or just come to network.
Various catering companies in LA area

Patina/Foodworks/Jack White/many others...

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Restaurants industry)

January 2001 — February 2004 (3 years 2 months)

Worked for several catering companies in the Los Angeles area, performing all levels of culinary tasks. Often given positions of responsibility, such as managing salads and desserts, plating vegetarian alternatives à la minute. Worked private in-home events such as receptions for political figures, and elegant cocktail receptions, to gala events such as the Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and the opening of the Disney Center in downtown LA.
PIHRA District 5 Chair; PIHRA's Board of Directors

Professionals in Human Resources Association

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Human Resources industry)

1995 — November 2003 (8 years )

Served as District 5 chair, as well as other positions in the district. Also served on the PIHRA foundation for several years.

Chef JoAnna Minneci’s Education

Art Institute of California at Los Angeles

Culinary Arts 2001 — 2003

Activities and Societies:

4.0 Cumulative GPA in all classes,
Nominated for "Best in Class" for by Baking/Pastry and Classical Cuisine.
Triton College

n/a , japanese, american sign language, communications , 1991 — 1992

Activities and Societies:

took additional classes post graduation
Dominican University

ba , French, communications, modern foreign languages , 1988 — 1992

Dominican University was called Rosary College when I attended.

I started the first yearbook Rosary College ever had.

Activities and Societies:

I received the Certificat Practique de Français Commercial et Economique, an intensive oral and written exam that certified that I am fluent enough in French to communicate on a professional level.

Additional Information

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Chef JoAnna Minneci’s Interests:

my dogs, non-traditional cooking techniques, sous-vide, slow food, molecular gastronomy, gardening, cultivating edible flowers, cake decorating, handmade chocolates, wine tasting, food & wine pairing, electronics, podcasting, making jewelry, graphic design, website design, Flying Spaghetti Monster, atheism, skepticism, the concept of lip gloss addiction, coffee, chocolate, anything flavored with anise or liquorice, and constantly learning as much as I can!