XINGWEI (NICK) ZHOU
Auckland,Mairangi Bay
Summary
As a Chinese, I have trained in New Zealand and have been working in New Zealand, so my culinary skills have a multicultural background.
I am a resident of New Zealand and am looking forward to new challenges and gaining more experience in your area!
I am committed to a career in hospitality and enjoy learning new skills and industry knowledge.
I am good at working in a team or alone.
I am hard working and always looking for various new challenges to improve my practical and theoretical knowledge and skills.
I am responsible, reliable and trustworthy.
I have excellent knife skills, great attention to detail, strong initiative and enjoy adapting to new situations. I have a good knowledge of Japanese cuisine through my current experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teppanyaki Chef
Daikoku Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce cross-contamination.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Record daily tasks and fill out city council forms, complete inspections.
Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine Chef
Daikoku Restaurant
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce cross-contamination.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions
- Record daily tasks and fill out city council forms, complete inspections.
Teppanyaki Chef
Daikoku Restaurant
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Food preparation
- cutting and Portions steaks
- managing stocks
- entertains customer while doing a live cooking on the Grill in the Teppanyaki Dining Area
- Participate in the design of menu upgrades for Japanese Cuisine Dining Area
Education
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) Cookery Strand (L5) - Cookery
NSIA
Auckland, NZ01.2017
Associate of Science - Printing Engineering
Shanghai Publishing And Printing Polytechnic
Shanghai, China07.2005
Skills
- Diligent and committed in accomplishing established tasks
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Excellent management and organizational skills
- disciplined, honest, punctual, reliable and friendly;
- I have developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through my previous work in Shanghai, China, where I focused on customer service and communication, and participated in various types of meetings, banquet site setup, coordination, and construction work;
- I developed good colour matching through majoring in graphic design in college, which help me have a good presentation when I garnish or plate the dish
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Additional Information
Reference:
Bhullar Manpreet / Manager at Daikoku Restaurant
Tel: 0223953822 Email:
Lyan Gyi Lee / Japanese Cuisine Senior Head Chef at Daikoku Restaurant
Tel: 0212314965 Email: linlee52270@hotmail.com
Fernan B. Sario / Teppanyaki Head Chef at Daikoku Restaurant
Tel: 0274267027 Email:
Timeline
Teppanyaki Chef
Daikoku Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine Chef
Daikoku Restaurant
01.2021 - 07.2023
Teppanyaki Chef
Daikoku Restaurant
06.2018 - 12.2020
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) Cookery Strand (L5) - Cookery
NSIA
Associate of Science - Printing Engineering
Shanghai Publishing And Printing Polytechnic
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