Overview
Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Ken Knutzen

Seattle,WA

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Summary

Experienced food service professional with strengths in meal preparation, food safety, customer service, and cleanliness. Known for preparing deli items, supporting guests, and maintaining organized, safe work areas.

Work History

Cook in the Deli Department Specifically Chinese

Albertsons/Safeway
Leavenworth, WA
08.2024 - 12.2025
  • Prepared hot and cold menu items following Safeway recipes and food safety standards.
  • Monitored food temperatures, sanitation, and storage practices to maintain compliance.
  • Assembled made-to-order meals, deli sides, and grab-and-go items for customer service.
  • Rotated inventory and checked freshness to reduce waste and support product quality.
  • Prepared 8 different types of Chinese food each day
  • Sold all the Deli offerings not just Chinese

Gym Assistant

Kahler Mountain Club
Leavenworth, WA
12.2024 - 10.2025
  • Assisted members with equipment setup, usage guidance, and general fitness facility support.
  • Monitored gym floor for safety concerns, reporting hazards and responding to equipment issues promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workout areas, sanitizing machines, mats, and frequently touched surfaces.
  • Organized towels, supplies, and fitness equipment to support smooth daily operations.
  • Clean and monitor swimming pool and hot tub
  • Keep grounds of Athletic Club always prepared for guests
  • Seek out new ways to give the club a fresh and cared-for appearance.

Greeter and Biosecurity Agent

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm
Leavenworth, WA
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Welcomed visitors with friendly, informed greetings, setting positive first impressions and guiding farm entry flow.
  • Directed guests to parking, check-in, and activity areas, reducing confusion during busy arrival periods.
  • Answered visitor questions about reindeer care, farm rules, and seasonal experiences with clear, accurate information.
  • Monitored guest lines and wait areas, maintaining orderly movement and smooth front-end operations.

Director

Arbor Ministries
Seattle, WA
10.2005 - 06.2020

1. Care for staff

2. Engage university faculty members

3. Involve graduate students and community members (up to 40)

4. Act as Artistic Director of Sacred Music Foundation in 2018

Education

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
08-1988

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling

Certification

Washington State Food Handler's Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Gym Assistant

Kahler Mountain Club
12.2024 - 10.2025

Cook in the Deli Department Specifically Chinese

Albertsons/Safeway
08.2024 - 12.2025

Greeter and Biosecurity Agent

Leavenworth Reindeer Farm
03.2024 - 07.2024

Director

Arbor Ministries
10.2005 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Wheaton College