Young Jae Won
Jacksonville
Summary
Experienced culinary professional excelling in high-pressure kitchen environments, consistently delivering exceptional quality and flavor. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and quick adaptation to ever-changing demands. Expertise in sautéing techniques and maintaining rigorous kitchen safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sauté Line Cook
Olive Garden
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations.
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation.
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Prep Line Cook
Restoration Hardware (RH)
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and monitoring expiration dates.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere, fostering teamwork among kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
- Provided excellent customer service by swiftly addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create innovative menu items, resulting in increased guest satisfaction.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
Shift Manager
Dicks Wings and Grill
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Owner/Operator
Joyshtick
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
Line Cook
Joystick Foodtruck LLC
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prep Cook
Black Sheep
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
IT Technician Intern
DCPS
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Developed comprehensive documentation for IT systems and procedures, facilitating knowledge transfer and process standardization.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
- Improved help desk response times by efficiently prioritizing support requests based on urgency and impact on business operations.
- Conducted thorough system diagnostics, identifying root causes of problems for prompt resolution.
- Supported end-users with technical assistance, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
Busser
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Bussed tables before and after each party
- Cleaned restaurant bathrooms before opening and after closing
- Assisted hibachi chefs in deep cleaning the grills
- Buffed and pressure washed restaurant floors and tables
- Refilled soda machines including replenishing restaurant liquor room for bartender
- Dishwasher -3 months
- Helped maintain a clean kitchen
- Properly washing and sorting soiled dishes
- Kept the dish area free of clutter and organized in a way easiest for current bussers to set tables
Education
High School -
Atlantic Coast High School
Jacksonville, FL01.2016
Associate of Science - Radiography
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL05-2026
Skills
- Software Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
- Guest relations
- Kitchen organization
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team leadership
Excellent communication
Reliability
Problem-solving abilities
Certification
-Servsafe Manager
- American National Standards Institute-Conference for Food Protection
- Issued Feb2020 Expire Feb2025
- Credential ID18977068
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Sauté Line Cook
Olive Garden
05.2023 - 12.2024
Prep Line Cook
Restoration Hardware (RH)
12.2022 - 04.2023
Shift Manager
Dicks Wings and Grill
05.2021 - 12.2022
Owner/Operator
Joyshtick
03.2020 - 04.2022
Prep Cook
Black Sheep
04.2017 - 02.2019
IT Technician Intern
DCPS
05.2016 - 09.2016
Line Cook
Joystick Foodtruck LLC
03.2016 - 03.2020
Busser
Daruma Japanese Steakhouse
06.2014 - 07.2016
High School -
Atlantic Coast High School
Associate of Science - Radiography
Florida State College
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