MJ Sung
Ottawa
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Hardworking and enthusiastic first-cook trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General manager
Raon Kitchen Inc.
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Made different kinds of kimchi and fermented Korean sauces
- Jarred and packaged fermented food
- Prepared bibimbap and worked at various Ottawa farmers' markets
- Catered for 500-600 people, preparing and plating bibimbap at uOttaHack at the University of Ottawa (March 2023 ,2024)
- Managed employees
- Made new retail store contracts (increased from four to over 30 outlets)
- Demonstrated Korean food at stores and various events, including VegTO Fest in Toronto.
Recipe developer
Instant Brands
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Worked with product managers to test the functions of different products
- Tested and tuned each function of products with product managers and engineers from the initial stages to the final stages before production
- Created recipes and carried out food styling and photography for over 200 recipes for the main company website and catalogues of products.
Line cook
Mercadito
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked as a line cook in a fast-paced environment.
Line cook
C2 Montreal
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Recruited to work at a major international event by Chef Matt Bertolino.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
Line cook
Dinner With a View Pop-Up dining event
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Trained and worked with Chef Rene Rodriguez and Chef Matt Bertolino.
Prep cook
Thyme and Again
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared high-end food and worked at on-site events, including gala shows, weddings, music festivals, and cocktail parties
- Worked in a fast-paced environment
- Developed recipes for production at the retail shop.
Prep, line cook
The Observatory (Algonquin College)
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Responsible for food preparation, cooking, grilling, and deep frying
- Learned different styles of food and plating menus
- Assisting the head chef in preparing a new seasonal menu
- Plated menu items for photoshoot.
Cook, food sales
Raon Kitchen Inc.
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared and sold food in a busy food cart on Bank Street (100-150 lunch orders per day) and nearby restaurant site
- Sold and promoted Korean food products at local farmers’ markets.
Education
2 Year Diploma - Culinary Management
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Korea University
Seoul, South Korea01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Film Studies
Seo Kyeong University
Seoul, South Korea Skills
- Outgoing
- Positive
- Quick learner
- Adaptable to new environments
- Hardworking
- Flexible
- Cooperative team player who can work under pressure
- Passionate about cooking
- Committed to excellent food preparation and presentation and developing diverse and new cuisines and dishes
Other Certifications And Training
- OWHSA
- Certified Yoga Teacher (200 hours training in Chiang Mai, Thailand, including nutrition classes)
- Vegan Thai Cooking School (Chiang Mai)
- TESL certificate (2007)
Other Experience
- Extensive management and promotion experience in Seoul, Korea, including managing English language academies
- Government project for Korean elementary school teachers, University of Sydney, Australia
- Pacific India Chakraa (restaurant and connected seafood import company)
- A decade of experience in the education field, teaching English as a second language
Volunteer Experience
- Prep and assistance, National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON, 12/2017, 01/2018, Served food at federal/provincial government events, weddings, New Year’s party, Assisted executive chef in assembling dishes for 700+ people at New Year’s party.
- Prep and assistance, Fairouz Cafe, Ottawa, ON, 11/05/2018, 11/06/2018, Prince Edward County wine pairing table testing events, Assisted the executive chef and the team, executing the final preparations, dishes and garnishes, and plating
References
Cory Haskins, Chair of Culinary Arts, 613-727-4723, ext. 2558, haskinc@algonquincollege.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General manager
Raon Kitchen Inc.
10.2022 - 03.2024
Line cook
C2 Montreal
05.2019 - 05.2019
Line cook
Dinner With a View Pop-Up dining event
04.2019 - 05.2019
Recipe developer
Instant Brands
12.2018 - 08.2022
Line cook
Mercadito
12.2018 - 12.2019
Prep cook
Thyme and Again
04.2018 - 12.2018
Prep, line cook
The Observatory (Algonquin College)
01.2018 - 04.2018
Cook, food sales
Raon Kitchen Inc.
01.2017 - 04.2018
2 Year Diploma - Culinary Management
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Korea University
Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Film Studies
Seo Kyeong University
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