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Bill Watson

Christchurch

Summary

Dynamic Chef Kitchen Manager with extensive catering experience, excelling in food safety and sanitation while fostering strong team collaboration. Proven track record in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to diverse dietary needs, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for residents. Committed to culinary excellence and staff development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef Kitchen Manager

Merivale Retirement Village
03.2006 - 03.2015

Responsible for the preparation and cooking of meals for Rest Home and Studio facilities, also Hospital care and Villa accommodations.

Management of staff, rostering, interviewing and employing kitchen staff. Responsible for conducting performance appraisals.

Chef Manager

St Nicolas Hospital
06.1998 - 03.2006

Specialised cooking for an aged care facility. Supply nutritional meals for a range of different needs, including special diets, and dietician recommendations.

Responsible for ordering of foodstuffs, kitchen staffing, and working in conjunction with the health care providers.

Demi Chef De Partie

Chateau on the Park
10.1997 - 05.1998

Fine dining cookery. Working in different sections such as Entremetier, Saucier, and Cold larder.

Preparation and cooking A La Carte, in a traditional partie kitchen, with a French inspired menu.

Airman/Chef

RNZAF
06.1989 - 09.1997

Prepare and cook meals for a range of different dining needs.

From cooking for large number mess catering including camps, sporting fixtures and special events , to cooking for more smaller numbers with more diverse menu choices, specialty dining, functions etc.

Experience in junior and senior NCO management roles. This would involve staff organisation, supply ordering, cost control, menu development, and catering for extra curricular events.



Education

London City And Guilds 706/1, 706/2 -

RNZAF

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Variety of catering experience
  • Commitment to supplying quality food and enjoyable dining experience

Timeline

Chef Kitchen Manager

Merivale Retirement Village
03.2006 - 03.2015

Chef Manager

St Nicolas Hospital
06.1998 - 03.2006

Demi Chef De Partie

Chateau on the Park
10.1997 - 05.1998

Airman/Chef

RNZAF
06.1989 - 09.1997

London City And Guilds 706/1, 706/2 -

RNZAF
Bill Watson