Tatsuya Kozuka
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a robust background in kitchen management and meal preparation, demonstrated at Ramen Takara through effective food cost management and innovative menu development. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, alongside strong leadership abilities. Proven track record of enhancing food quality and presentation, fostering team excellence, and maintaining high standards of service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Soho Thai Restaurant
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Head Chef
Ramen Takara
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
Restaurant Manager
Seafood Japanese Pab Tatsunootoshigo
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Khoda Highscool
Aichi,Japan03.2010
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Kitchen Operations
- Allergen awareness
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Chef
Soho Thai Restaurant
04.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Ramen Takara
08.2019 - 08.2024
Restaurant Manager
Seafood Japanese Pab Tatsunootoshigo
06.2013 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Khoda Highscool
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