Kelly’s Korner 2 highlights Primed & Prepped: A Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts Mentoring and Job Training Program (P&P) located at the Bayview YMCA. Kelly is the Founder/Program Director, of this incredible program that is a gateway to higher education. We provide information and access to the types of education and training that leads to meaningful employment in the Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts industry.
Primed & Prepped had the opportunity to thank some key supporters at our Annual Appreciation Dinner. It included Faz Poursohi, Faz Restaurants, Man Kim, Lori's Diner, Sears Fine Food and Golden Gate Grill & Bar and Casey Neuburger, Director of Human Resources, InterContinental Hotel.
Faz prepared the dessert for the dinner... Lemon Cheese Cake topped with Quince Preserves. YUMMY! You can always have some when you visit one of his FAZ locations.
Gina Former also Congratulated and Thanked Faz for his many contributions to Primed & Prepped! Faz was our go to guy when we first opened the kitchen. He helped us with ordering the supplies and equipment that was needed!
Man Kim is the epitome of a generous person. Primed & Prepped is truly blessed to have him on our team!
Man Kim was humbled by our show of appreciation. The young men of Primed & Prepped adore him! His Golden Gate Grill Restaurant is one of their favorite restaurants. During the Holiday Season he invited them for dinner where they could order anything on the menu and that was a treat they'll never forget!
Casey Neuburger is committed to supporting Primed & Prepped. His dedication goes beyond his work at the Intercontinental Hotel the place where President Obama stays when he's in town! I love saying that!
Casey came with several co-workers that included: Ulysses Skyes,Conference Service Manager, Vince Latigue, Area Director of Saftey & Security, Peter Koehler, Regional Director of Operations, Jared Lamb, Engineer was also present but not in this photo along with Kelly and P&P student.
P&P guest table enjoying great food and conversation!
This was a room full of joyous people, it was a great event!
Chef Berlin ran a tight ship preparing food for 150 plus guest. P&P students learned some valuable skills and lessons during this time.
The Menu: Cherry Cabernet Arline Chicken Breast, Tarragon Salmon with Cranberry Chutney, Sage Au gratin Potatoes, Risotto with Yogurt and Pears, Broccolirabe with Shitake and Tree Mushrooms
Chef Berlin showing P&P student how to prepare a display mount for the fruit and cheese!
Assorted Imported Cheeses and fruit from Green Leaf Produce
Thanks Georgette!
On large events like this one Chef Berlin brought in Chef DJana Kirkland, one of his business associates , who also taught P&P students some tricks of the trade!
Patricia Garcia, Bayview Y's HR Administrative Associate, Lyslynn Lacoste, BMagic Director, Kelly, Sherrice Dorsey-Smith, DCYF Senior Program Officer and Jesus Martinez, Bayview Y Peer Advocate where on hand enjoying the night's event!
Great Job Guys!
Gina, thank you for all you've done for P&P, you will be missed!
We will definitely do a special Vegan dinner
for you real soon!
A special THANKS to Toni Brock for the wonderful photographs!
P&P is seeking interested young men
15-19 years of
age to participate in our 8-week Summer Program starting June 2. 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.
P&P hosted dinner for potential new P&P students. On the menu was Seafood Fettuccine,Tossed Green Salad and French Bread
.Chef Berlin asked the young men to explain what they've learned in the program.
Take a listen!
Seafood Pasta with veggies...Yummy!
There was plenty of food, laughter and conversation about the advantages of becoming a participant to the program!
We were grateful that Chef Bairam, Kitchen Supervisor at Zynga stopped by to say hello and help out a bit in the kitchen.
BLACK CUISINE
Primed & Prepped participated in
Black Cuisine's 34th Annual Event. Chef Berlin and Rev. Marvin Hall,
Black Cuisine Coordinator, had the young men assist with cleaning and
seasoning the ribs at the Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior
Center. Chef Xavier Loggins, Senior Nutrition Program and Chef Marque
Howard lead the young men in an educational, fun filled training. Chef
Berlin had the young men prepare Jerk Chicken, Vegetable Soup, Dirty
Rice and a Bell Pepper Vegetable dish for the event. It was a great
experience for Primed & Prepped and we look forward to next year!
Chef Berlin's favorite line..."Hey guys. listen up"
Chef Xaiver and Marvin Hall keeping a watchful eye on the young men
Focused on the task at hand!
Chef Marque striking a pose along with Chef DJana, Chef Xavier and P&P!
DRESS FOR SUCCESS WITH USF!
Kathleen Leo, President of the Hospitality Management Association (HMA), University of San Francisco, invited Primed & Prepped to their Annual Fashion Show. The Fashion Show educates USF's students on how to dress professionally. The program started with a business panel of industry professionals that talked about networking and job searching tips followed by the Fashion Show which highlighted the differences between Business Professional and Business Casual.
The students were patiently awaiting the Fashion Show presentation
Runway model showcasing a Business Professional look!
P&P
students posing with Bron Austin Deal, Founder/CEO of The Image: Dress for
Success Runway Show
(left) Dr. David Jones, USF Professor and Department Chair, Hospitality Management. Dr. Jones planted the seed for
the P&P program and is very committed to being a part of it. Event Keynote
Speaker, Los Ellis, author of "The Hidden Keys to Life and Business
Success" spoke on Creating Your Personal Brand. The students
were captivated by Ellis who told them they could be whatever they put their
minds to.
GREAT JOB P&P!
We are seeking interested young men 15-19 years of
age to participate in this exciting new program . When you send us a referral that becomes a student you will be invited to have dinner prepared by Primed & Prepped!
For more information please contact Kelly Armstrong at the Bayview YMCA (415) 822-7728 or email karmstrong@ymcasf.org.
