Career Awareness/Job Readiness Preparation!

MAN J. KIM KICKS OFF THE JOB READINESS SERIES

 Man J. Kim, of Lori's Diner, Sears Fine Food and the newly open Golden Gate Grill 
stopped by the Bayview YMCA to talk to the students about developing a strong "work ethic."

Man Kim kept the students attention by sharing his personal experiences of coming to America  in 1972 with very little. He talked about the odd jobs he had as a janitor, house cleaner, gas station attendant and dishwasher. In 1975 at age 25 he purchased his first sandwich shop. In 1985 opened Sushi Boat, 389 Geary St.(Union Square).  1993 opened Lori's  Diner in three locations, Sutter St. Mason and North Point. In  2003 he saved the  nostalgic Sears Fine Food noted for their silver dollar sized Swedish pancakes. Man Kim pointed out that hard work and having integrity are key ingredients to success. .

Man Kim gave the students valuable information about getting and keeping a job. He stressed the importance of being on time even and being honest! He told them the story of how he purchased 3 different alarm clocks to make sure he was always on time! Several members of P&P will have summer jobs at one of his locations!

 GATEWAY TO HIGHER EDUCATION!

Tannis Reinhertz, CCSF Department Chair of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies had a great time visiting the YMCA. She found out that Neal Hatten, Associate Executive Director at the Y had her father as his instructor while attending Bayview Elementary School. Talk about a small world after all!

Tannis gave P&P an overview of the Associate Degree and Certificate Program in Culinary Art and Hospitality. She made it clear the reading, writing and math are necessary essentials for succeeding in the program. It was during this meeting with Tannis that P&P decided to have an Iron Chef Competition which she whole heartily encouraged!

P&P enjoyed their visit with Tannis and looking forward to having her as a judge for the Iron Chef Competition!
You will find out who the winner is in our May blog!

VALUABLE INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES WITH CASEY NEUBURGER, INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL

 

Casey Neuburger, Director of Human Resources InterContinental Hotel giving valuable tips of interviewing for a job.

 

P&P listening attentively as Casey speaks!

 

 P&P share what they've learned!

Thanks Casey, P&P looks forward to their summer employment opportunity with InterContinental

  SAN FRANCISCO ACHIEVERS PARTNER WITH P&P!

Primed & Prepped Hosted a dinner evening for San Francisco Achievers.San Francisco Achiever's goal is to promote student achievement and personal growth through intervention, scholarship, and education for African-American male scholars. Henry Safarit, Founder, (standing next to Ricky in beginning of video) was delighted to bring along seven of his young men and 4 staff members to meet P&P. One of his students joined P&P, a new Partnership was born.

Chef Berlin takes a moment to describe the nights menu with a little help from some of the P&P students.

Roasted Prime Rib in Au Jus sauce

Ginger glazed carrots with hot house asparagus!

Primed & Prepped enjoy hosting dinners to see people delight in what they cook!

DINNER & A TOUR AT INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL WITH CASEY NEUBURGER &

Primed & Prepped was invited to dinner and a tour of the InterContinental Hotel.

Greetings the students is Vincent Latigue, Area Director of Safety and Security, who gave a riveting talk about the importance of education and personal development. The students couldn't take their eyes off of him. Seated next to him is Shelia Middleton, Supervisor of Housekeeping. Sheila also told how she worked her way up the career ladder. Against the wall is Peter Koehler, General Manager, and Casey Neuburger, Director of Human Resources whom the students have had several encounters with and are very comfortable in their presence.

The students and Chef Berlin had a great time meeting Chef Daniel Corey, Luce Chef de Cuisine. We have been invited to their Ultimate Clash where five InterContinental Hotels, five students chefs compete for the title. The Chef Students are from Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Puerto Rico and San Francisco. What an exciting time for P&P!

As part of their Career Pathway Training,Casey is showing them one of the guest rooms as he describes and explains the features.

The students had an opportunity to hear how this gentleman moved from dishwasher to Kitchen Manager.

 Thanks InterContinental!

DINNER & A TOUR AT  SAN FRANCISCO CITY COLLEGE WITH CHEF NG

 

Primed &Prepped had dinner at the main Cafeteria at CCSF prepared by students in their Culinary Arts Hospitality Program. After dinner we had a extensive tour lead by Chef Ng. What an incredible experience for P&P!

Chef Ng is giving Primed & Prepped a tour of the kitchen facilities explaining how the pastry department works!

Thanks Chef Ng!

P&P is seeking interested young men 15-19 years of age to participate in our 8-week Summer Program starting June 2- July 30, 2014.  Space is limited so don't delay in getting registered!

 

For more information please contact Kelly Armstrong at the Bayview YMCA (415) 822-7728 or email karmstrong@ymcasf.org.