After completing her studies in Montreal, she refined her skills as Chef de Partie under Chef Laurent Godbout, gaining exposure to modern French cuisine. In 2004, she worked alongside Chef Melissa Craig for two years as Sous Chef. In 2013, Jessica moved to Italy to join the kitchen brigade at Osteria Francescana, eventually becoming Chef de Cuisine at Casa Maria Luigia, a guesthouse opened by Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore.

Since 2021, Jessica has co-founded the Association for the Integration of Women (AIW), a culinary training program for migrant women in Modena, leading to the opening of Roots. Her Take It Easy Sunday Brunch, launched in 2022, received recognition for its excellence. In 2023, Jessica was named ‘Best Female Chef’ by Identità Golose and awarded ‘Dish of the Year’ for her innovative creations.