Joshua Watson
Summary
I am a high-performing Chef offering almost 6 years of restaurant experience. Adept at maintaining high-quality standards under pressure, I excelled as a Chef De Partie at Man O War and worked at Depot, working with Oysters and countless other proteins, demonstrating exceptional hygiene practices. My ability to manage multiple cooking stations and ensure meticulous mise en place has significantly contributed to efficient kitchen operations and consistent culinary excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Depot
Auckland, AUK
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
Chef De Partie
Man O War
Waiheke Island
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
Commis Chef
The Red Shed
Drury, AUK
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Streamlined food preparation processes with proper mise en place, reducing waste and optimizing kitchen efficiency.
- Managed inventory for the larder section, reducing food waste through proper storage techniques and timely ordering of supplies.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Culinary Arts
MIT
Manukau, NZ07.2022
Skills
- Hygiene practices
- Work under pressure
- Food Preparation
- Mise en place
- Seafood cooking
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
Timeline
Commis Chef
Depot
08.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Man O War
11.2021 - 07.2022
Commis Chef
The Red Shed
05.2021 - 11.2021
Graduate Certificate - Culinary Arts
MIT