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Jessica Pham

@jessicapham

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Passionate culinary professional with extensive kitchen experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a dynamic kitchen environment that fosters creativity and growth.

I am a dedicated culinary professional with a strong foundation in kitchen operations and a passion for creating exceptional dishes. My journey began at the Seattle Culinary Academy, where I honed my skills in culinary arts, graduating in December 2022. Since then, I have worked in various esteemed kitchens, including Nari in San Francisco and The Slanted Door in San Ramon, where I developed my expertise in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and creativity in fast-paced environments. My role as a Line Cook has allowed me to master the art of mise en place, ensuring that every dish is prepared with precision and care. I take pride in collaborating with my team to deliver high-quality meals while maintaining the standards of flavor and presentation that define our culinary offerings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Line Cook

Current

Nari

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

As a Line Cook at Nari, I am responsible for station set up and assembling cold and hot dishes with accuracy and consistency. I follow recipes and portion control guidelines to maintain taste and presentation according to Thai cuisine standards, while continuously updating the larder based on produce seasonality.

Kitchen Skills Recipe Execution Portion Control Thai Communication Teamwork Critical Thinking

Current

Volunteer

Current

International Migrants Alliance

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

In my volunteer role, I assist in meal delivery and support kitchen operations, contributing to community outreach and food distribution efforts.

Community Outreach Teamwork

Line Cook

The Slanted Door

Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)

At The Slanted Door, I accurately execute meal tickets in a timely manner within a modern Vietnamese-American kitchen. I ensure all mise en place for my station is maintained and regularly communicate with Front of House for customer satisfaction.

Meal Ticket Execution Vietnamese Communication Teamwork Time Management Kitchen Efficiency

Assistant Chef De Partie

Archipelago

Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

As an Assistant Chef De Partie at Archipelago, I support the head chef and sous chefs in executing weekly and daily production tasks. I assist in menu research and development, ensuring quality and consistency in a James Beard nominated fine dining restaurant.

Kitchen Support Quality Control Team Collaboration Fine Dining Standards