Josh Tong
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
I am a very passionate and extremely motivated chef with experiences from various restaurants and creating menu dishes. Have a keen eye to attention to detail, ability to flexibly think in high pressure situations. Always keen to learn new techniques and skills applicable to the kitchen.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
TwelveCups- Eatery and Café
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Barista
TwelveCups- Eatery And Café
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Commis Chef
Furnace
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Flexibility with moving around the different sections when needed.
Chef De Partie
Gothenburg
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Sous Chef
Gothenburg
03.2022 - Current
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
Education
Year 2 - Culinary Arts
Waikato Institute Of Technology
Hamilton, NZ2018
Year 1 - Culinary
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, NZ2017
Hillcrest High-school
Hamilton, NZ2014
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Highly organised and clean
- Basic understand of coffee making
Judo
Used to be in competitive Judo, competed in Nationals and Overseas competitions. Has since stopped but would occasionally go to sessions when not at work.
Involvements
- Little Journey Man - Was involved as Kitchen staff for a short period of time when starting up. (Now closed)
- Hosted few private dinners for friends as a side project. Collabed and hosted a dinner with a bar manager to create a degustation menu pair with drinks for friends on our free time.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Gothenburg
03.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Gothenburg
10.2018 - 03.2022
Commis Chef
Furnace
06.2017 - 10.2018
Barista
TwelveCups- Eatery And Café
05.2016 - 12.2016
Cook
TwelveCups- Eatery and Café
01.2015 - 05.2016
Year 2 - Culinary Arts
Waikato Institute Of Technology
Year 1 - Culinary
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hillcrest High-school
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