Justin Hawkinson

Experience

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  Just Culinary NW, Sliverfire Catering, etc.

  Nov 2006 - Nov 2018

  Self Employed Chef/Consultant/Culinary Professional

  Occasional private catering/consulting work for many years, recently exploring options for co-pack & value added product production. Recent clients have included a granola factory start-up, a facility for organic cookie production and a packaging facility for bone broth/soup stock concentrates.

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  Bellingham Golf and Country Club

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Sous Chef & Executive Chef (interim)

  As the only sous I directed all BOH operations for banquets, led staff and oversaw prep for multiple restaurants as well as personally creating specials and soups. When the Executive Chef moved on I filled his role as well for almost six months.

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  Crave Catering & Kelly's O'Deli

  Jan 2016 - Sept 2022

  Executive Chef

  As Executive Chef I was responsible for the direction and oversight of food preparation and service for a growing mobile catering firm that provides numerous events every week. I handled all food purchasing, hiring/managing kitchen staff, menu/recipe writing, blogging, cooking and sanitation at our central kitchen and multiple other venues. While leading this team we pleased enough people that I was awarded "Best Chef- Gold" at the Best of the Northwest Awards in 2016 AND 2017. At various points in my career I left this company (on good terms) and returned to the fold when my schedule opened up. I have fulfilled multiple rolls at different times and even when working for other places agreed to consult and represent this company in various aspects. Show less

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  Entertainment News NW Magazine

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2019

  Staff Writer

  I have been submitting restaurant reviews and features promoting various festivals/events since early 2016.

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  HAP Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2019

  Sous Chef

  As Sous Chef and Manager of Employee Dining, I oversaw all menu planning, ordering, cooking and directing staff at Cruisers in the HAP Denali employee community and Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge for the extended 2019 summer season.

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  ESS Support Services Worldwide - Alaska

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  Lead Cook & Camp Manager

  At Greens Creek I served as leader of the culinary team for a mine serving over 200 people. While on night shift I directed all baking/desserts, breakfast cooking and inventory. When assigned day shift I made soup/lunches, expanded dinner menu, ordered product, oversaw food safety program and supervised staff in their duties. When promoted to Donlin Gold Mine I was in charge of both culinary and housekeeping staff and served as liason to the mine management as they grew the operation.

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  Aramark

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Chef Manager

  This position directed kitchen operations for the catering deptartment @ Western Washington University as well as overseeing outlet prep for multiple venues on campus