Chef Ji-Hyun Cha was a contestant on season five of Fox Network's reality cooking show, Hell's Kitchen. Cha and fifteen other competitors went head to head in the legendary Hell's Kitchen Restaurant in an attempt to win the favor and respect of world-renowned chef, Gordon Ramsay. Ji-Hyun Cha voluntary withdrew from the competition after injuring her ankle.
Cha works as a private caterer and teaches cooking classes in Manhattan.ChefJi: Official Site
Past Work Experience
- Present: Owner of ProChef at Home Catering
- Asst. Executive Chef/Cook at NCL America
- Server at Main Street Tavern
- Grew up working in father's restaurant, Arirang House
Quotes
- "I have a great respect for Chef Ramsay. He has great, hardcore presence, and he knows his [stuff]."The TV Addict: Ji Whiz! Chef says: "To Hell's Kitchen With it!"
- "I'm passionate about my cooking — really passionate. But he takes it to a whole other level. It's as close to a volcano erupting as I ever want to come."—on working with Chef Gordon RamsayBuddy TV: Chef Ji's Sparkling Sangria
About Hell's Kitchen
Sixteen contestants compete for culinary fame and $250,000 in season five of Hell's Kitchen. The winner of season five will not only walk away with Chef Ramsay's respect, but will earn his or herself a prestigious job in the kitchen of Atlantic City, New Jersey's Borgata Hotel and Casino.Fox: Hell's Kitchen Show Info
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Season five competitor on Hell's Kitchen
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Hometown
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Occupation
Private caterer
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Had nineteen years kitchen experience prior to appearing on Hell's Kitchen
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Education
B.A. in Culinary Arts Management from The Culinary Institute of AmericaFox: Ji-Hyun Cha Biography
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Before becoming a chef, Cha flirted with the idea of either modeling or playing tennis professionallyChefJi: Official Site
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Grew up in her father's Korean restaurantChefJi: Official Site
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Went home at the end of episode two after spraining her ankle
