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Ji Kim

Mukilteo,WA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Assistant

Bezos Academy
Everett, WA
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist in supporting teachers and children of an underserved community.
  • Assume full leadership in organizing, prepping and serving meals to children including those with allergies and preferences.
  • Manage day-to-day operations in the school kitchen including cleaning, record keeping and course correcting whenever applicable.
  • Kept records of inventory levels for ordering purposes.

Program Instructor

FareStart
Seattle, WA
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Support and coach students using a person-centered approach as they work towards self-identified goals for personal stability.
  • Use trauma-informed approach in training students in building skills they need to be successful in employment and in life through on the job training and in person classrooms.
  • Build trusting, positive, communicative relationships with kitchen leadership and case managers to support students and address areas of concern.
  • Make recommendations for, and support the development of adjustments to the new and existing curriculum to increase student skill-building.
  • Ensures timely and accurate entry of student data and completion of paperwork to meet all organizational requirements.
  • Actively participate in meetings for student support, program development, organizational information, training, etc.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  • Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives while keeping students engaged.
  • Instructed students on terminology and techniques of culinary arts using visual and graphic media.
  • Supervised cooking done in kitchens in non-critical, systematic environment to educate students on what to expect in real-word environment.
  • Teach hands-on fundamental technical skills and knowledge needed for working in our food businesses (knife skills & safety, sanitation, stacking order, food safety, portioning, recipe adherence, cooking techniques & methods, teamwork, following directions, sense of urgency, attendance, etc.) in both a group and individual setting.
  • Identifies and provides emergency crisis intervention for students as warranted.
  • Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
  • Provided individual instruction to students who were having difficulty with courses.

Sous Chef, Chef Sub

Chestnut Hill Academy
Bellevue, WA
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Food preparation in a demanding, high-volume environment.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes for efficiency and timely snacks and lunches.
  • Maintained highest food quality standards regarding nutrition for kids including allergy concerns.
  • Developed delicious menu items from different cuisines to introduce new flavors to children.
  • Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and storage area.

Co-Manager

Smokey Point Motor Inn
Arlington, WA
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Provided excellent customer service by meeting all incoming guests with smooth check-in process.
  • Drafted and maintained incident reports.
  • Created safety procedures.
  • Managed front desk and housekeeping team.
  • Put new systems in place.
  • Prepared breakfast.
  • Conducted interviews.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Received all incoming calls and coordinated with hotel staff to fulfill requests and resolve issues.

Sous Chef

Zig Zag Cafe
Seattle, WA
07.2016 - 05.2018
  • Constructed menu with Executive Chef.
  • Complete inventory and ordering as needed.
  • Conducted interviews and training for new employees.
  • Supervised all kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environment.
  • Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top ingredients at optimal prices.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet all coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
  • Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
  • Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
  • Plated food to practice artistic and attractive presentation.
  • Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant requirements through effective discipline and motivation.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
  • Responsible of dessert menu.

Lead Cook

Bis On Main
Bellevue, WA
04.2015 - 07.2016
  • Expedited Dinner Service to ensure quality and proper food plating.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Created daily lunch and dinner specials while assisting in menu development.
  • Worked saute, grill and pantry station with speed and efficiency under pressure.
  • Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation and quality checks.

Education

Certification - Integrative Nutrition

Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Online
12.2017

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of Seattle
Seattle, WA
11.2011

Licensed Facilitator - Psilocybin Facilitator Training

Leela School of Awakening
Ashland, OR

Skills

  • Emotional awareness
  • Client Advocacy
  • Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution
  • Organization and Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Efficiency
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Relationship Building
  • Oral and written communication
  • Instruction and delegation
  • Quality control and oversight
  • Team collaboration
  • Punctual and honest
  • Effective planning

Additional Training

  • De-escalation Skills Training
  • Trauma-informed Care Training
  • Preventing Discrimination & Harassment: US Employees Training
  • Microaggressions in the Workplace Training
  • Energy Healing Training
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Servsafe Manager Certification
  • DCYF Training

Timeline

Food Service Assistant

Bezos Academy
01.2024 - Current

Program Instructor

FareStart
07.2022 - 10.2023

Sous Chef, Chef Sub

Chestnut Hill Academy
02.2021 - 05.2022

Co-Manager

Smokey Point Motor Inn
05.2018 - 09.2020

Sous Chef

Zig Zag Cafe
07.2016 - 05.2018

Lead Cook

Bis On Main
04.2015 - 07.2016

Certification - Integrative Nutrition

Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of Seattle

Licensed Facilitator - Psilocybin Facilitator Training

Leela School of Awakening

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