Luca Gerace Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Luca Gerace Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Luca Gerace is a professional chef with over a decade of experience in the culinary industry. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he has worked in various restaurant settings, including as an executive chef and sous chef. He initially made his mark in the restaurant industry, leading a popular Asian fusion food truck, before transitioning to food science and product development. Gerace is currently a director of culinary at MTY Food Group, having previously worked with Tiffany Gate Foods as a product developer and culinary innovation supervisor. His career also includes roles in fine dining and catering, as well as experience in large-scale recipe development for North American grocery and restaurant chains.
Gerace’s education includes an associate’s degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management from George Brown College, which he attended from 2009 to 2011. His expertise spans food science, culinary arts, and chemistry, skills that he applied in his work at Tiffany Gate Foods, where he focused on new product development, including ideation, formulation, and refinement.
In addition to his culinary background, Gerace has held roles outside of food, including a stint as a repair technician team lead at Renewed Computer Technology, which suggests versatility in technical skills. He is also certified by the Research Chefs Association as a Research Chef and holds a CompTIA A+ certification, demonstrating his broader technical expertise.
| Name | Luca Gerace |
| Location & Residence | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Profession & Jobs | Chef, Food Scientist, Director of Culinary at MTY Food Group, Product Developer at Freshstone Brands Inc., Test Kitchen Assistant at Tiffany Gate Foods, Sous Chef, Executive Chef |
| Gender & Sex | Male |
| Age & Date of Birth | |
| Nationality & Ethnicity | Canadian (Surname suggests Italian heritage) |
| Education & School | George Brown College, Associate’s Degree in Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management (2009-2011) |
| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | Unknown |
| Biography & More Details | Luca Gerace is a highly experienced chef turned food scientist. With over ten years in the culinary industry, he has worked in diverse settings, including fine dining, catering, and food trucks. After the pandemic, he transitioned to food science, focusing on recipe development for large grocery and restaurant chains. He has held various roles in culinary innovation, product development, and leadership within notable companies. His extensive culinary and food science knowledge has positioned him as a key figure in the development of food products for large North American brands. |
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Luca Gerace Jeopardy Results
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 3 December 2024 | Evan Jones Seattle, Washington Software Designer 1 Day Winnings of $17,199 Final Score: $11,799 Round 2 Score: $15,100 Round 1 Score: $5,200 | Luca Gerace Toronto, Ontario, Canada Chef Final Score: $1,980 Round 2 Score: $2,000 Round 1 Score: $2,800 | Stevie Ruiz Montauk, New York Assistant Front Office Manager Winning Score: $17,987 Round 2 Score: $18,400 Round 1 Score: $2,000 |