Speakers

Rocco  Paradiso


A Chef, Salesperson, Mentor, Coach, Public Speaker... All can be said of Rocco Paradiso. Quite Simply: Rocco is an individual whose energy & passion for all things Food is Unrivaled & Second To None. The Culinary spark was ignited with a large Italian Family in NJ. Food & Cooking was always one of his fondest
memories.

Rocco graduated from the ACF Apprenticeship 
Program in “98” and has remained a member since. He transitioned that Passion for Food into a Role at US Foods as Corporate Chef, where he worked with customers to
create new & innovative products on their platform SCOOP!

Rocco most recently is a Regional Sales Trainer for 
US Foods, where he is able to Excite, Engage, Entertain & Educate all of US Foods Amazing Food Sellers. He serves as the Host & Emcee for Numerous ACF Events & leverages his Love & Passion for this Industry to Educate & Inspire Others Alike. Rocco currently resides in Florida with his Beautiful wife Marietta & their dog Braziole.

Sessions

Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award Ceremony & Presentation
ACF Closing Video