Pizza Chef Resume Example Wegmans Food Markets

PIZZA CHEF

Summary

I was born into a family that loves cookkng and eating food. I have been in the kitchen with my mother and grandmother since I was 7 years old. When I tured 15, I went and got a job in a commercial kitchen and I never looked back. I do what I love. Im honest, dependable and commited. I have been working BOH for 15 years day in and day out sharpening my skills to be a better employee for you.

Skills

Portioning control
Sanitation
Team leadership
Training
Attention to detail
Decision making
Vendor relations
Recruitment and hiring
Menu memorization
Meat preparation
Guest and client satisfaction
Nutritional knowledge

Time management
Multitasking and prioritization
Meeting deadlines
Team building
Inventory monitoring
Excellent customer service
Point of Sale (POS) system operations
Safe food handling
Trained in food safety guidelines
Produce knowledge
Food safety understanding

Experience

06/2019 to 12/2019

Pizza ChefWegmans Food Markets － Durham , NC

Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities.
Instructed kitchen staff to work on clean surfaces and wipe down counters with company-approved cleaning products.
Operated brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
Supervised kitchen staff and applied positive reinforcement, promoting pleasant working environment.
Improved overall kitchen efficiency through training, leading to increase in business sales.
Built pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.

06/2017 to 12/2018

Line CookTexas Roadhouse － Rochester , MN

Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying all items.
Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.

03/2014 to 04/2017

Line CookTexas Roadhouse － Rochester , NY

Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including chicken wings, burgers and wraps.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
Prepared more than 500 dishes per day in fast-paced fun environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Delivered soiled dishes and pots and pans to washing areas and assisted in cleaning and drying all items.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Created approximately 500 orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.

02/2009 to 03/2014

Kitchen ManagerEataly － New York City , NY

Prepared and led food service training programs to teach staff Health Code, Food Safety and basic cooking skills.
Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
Completed regular line checks to maximize quality assurance.
Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
Interviewed, hired, and supervised back of house staff.
Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Identified, investigated and corrected operational issues such as inventory waste or theft to keep business operating at optimal levels.
Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance and boost business sustainability.
Supervised staff preparing and serve 700 meals per day.
Scheduled over 28 employees by assigning shifts.
Estimated supply requirements based on historical needs and projected business levels by accounting for special local events or sports games.
Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
Assisted restaurant ownership with pricing by providing information about ingredient costs and correct portioning.
Monitored business levels and realigned team positions to provide optimal coverage for customer demands.
Coordinated preparation of customer meals and monitored food handling for safety purposes.
Trained workers in every position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles.
Reduced food waste 19% by overseeing use of ingredients to plan for costs, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards.
Established and enforced standards of personnel performance and service to provide customers with consistent and positive experiences.
Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.

Education and Training

05/2007

GEDLeon High School － City, State

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