THOMAS GIARRUSSO
Perth
Summary
Skilled Pizza Chef with a proven track record at PIZZERIA DA LEO 2 PTY LTD, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining kitchen operations. Expert in dough preparation and temperature control, coupled with a talent for training staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Developed creative pizza recipes, significantly contributing to menu diversity and restaurant acclaim.
Experienced with pizza dough preparation, sauce crafting, and topping selection. Utilizes creativity and precision to develop unique and popular pizza offerings. Track record of maintaining clean and organized kitchen while ensuring quality and consistency in every pizza.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
PIZZERIA DA LEO 2 PTY LTD
04.2024 - Current
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Implemented daily prep tasks which contributed to smooth shift transitions between morning, afternoon, and evening crews.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
Pizza Chef
MAESTRO SOURDOUGH
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Implemented daily prep tasks which contributed to smooth shift transitions between morning, afternoon, and evening crews.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed creative pizza recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for menu variety.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
Pizza Chef
LA GHIOTTOSA
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Trained new staff members in proper pizza preparation techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
C.I.O.F.S. F.P. ISTITUTO MARIA AUSILIATRICE
ALESSANDRIA, ITALY06-2017
Skills
- Pizza making
- Cooking and baking
- Temperature control
- Training new staff
- Kitchen preparation
- Dough preparation
Languages
Italian
Native language
English
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Pizza Chef
PIZZERIA DA LEO 2 PTY LTD
04.2024 - Current
Pizza Chef
MAESTRO SOURDOUGH
02.2024 - 04.2024
Pizza Chef
LA GHIOTTOSA
10.2017 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
C.I.O.F.S. F.P. ISTITUTO MARIA AUSILIATRICE
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