Joseph Kim
Flushing,NY
Summary
Accomplished Culinary Management Non-Commissioned Officer with a proven track record at the US Army, enhancing dining operations and team performance. Expert in operations management and team leadership. I consistently ensured compliance with Department of Defense regulations. Made sure all my Soldiers are trained professionally physically and mentally to provide a positive working environments throughout the years of service and accomplishing missions, trainings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Management Non-Commissioned Officer
US Army
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured all culinary activities adhered to applicable Department of Defense regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow Non-Commissioned Officers to plan and execute large-scale catering events for military functions.
- Conducted periodic audits on food storage practices, ensuring compliance with strict health regulations.
- Established a mentorship program for junior culinary personnel to enhance their skills development.
- Enhanced overall dining experience by creating and executing diverse, high-quality menus.
- Coordinated with nutritionists to develop balanced meal plans that met the unique needs of military personnel during deployment periods.
- Supervised and trained culinary team members in various cooking techniques, sanitation protocols, and safety procedures.
Dining Facility Manager
US.Army
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained proper inventory levels, ensuring availability of food items and minimizing spoilage through timely ordering.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with fair treatment of employees, fostering low turnover rates among team members.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement and professional growth opportunities.
- Improved dining experience with well-planned menus, incorporating diverse cuisine options to cater to varied tastes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased productivity by optimizing staff scheduling and task delegation.
- Ensured high-quality meals by enforcing strict adherence to recipes and cooking techniques among kitchen staff.
- Managed budgets effectively, reducing costs while maintaining quality standards in food ingredients and overall presentation.
Culinary Specialist
US Army
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Led menu planning sessions, incorporating feedback from team members to foster sense of ownership and creativity.
- Boosted kitchen efficiency through adoption of new cooking technologies and equipment.
- Conducted comprehensive staff training on culinary techniques and customer service, elevating overall team performance.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Education
Computer Science Information Security - Cyber Security
Queensborough Community College
Queens, NYSkills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Policy Implementation
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Culinary Management Non-Commissioned Officer
US Army
03.2023 - Current
Dining Facility Manager
US.Army
08.2020 - 11.2022
Culinary Specialist
US Army
07.2018 - 07.2020
Computer Science Information Security - Cyber Security
Queensborough Community College