Daniele Bova
San Giovani Teatino
Summary
Adept at pizza making and fostering teamwork, I significantly enhanced kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction at Le Maschere. My creative recipe development and mastery in kitchen equipment usage led to a menu diversification praised by patrons, showcasing my ability to blend culinary skills with effective collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
Le Hawaii
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area for accurate order fulfillment and timely service delivery.
- Developed creative pizza recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for menu variety.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Maximized flavor profiles by skillfully combining complementary ingredients within unique pizza creations.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
Pizza Chef
Le Maschere
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area for accurate order fulfillment and timely service delivery.
- Developed creative pizza recipes, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback for menu variety.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Maximized flavor profiles by skillfully combining complementary ingredients within unique pizza creations.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
Pizza Maker
Le Maschere
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and maintain timely order fulfillment.
- Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Demonstrated versatility by assisting with other kitchen tasks such as prep work, dishwashing, or front-of-house duties as needed.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
- Tracked inventory of ingredients and supplies to keep kitchen well stocked and meet product and service demands.
- Achieved consistent positive reviews from customers by delivering exceptional service and high-quality products.
Pizza Chef Assistant
Le Maschere
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and fostering a positive work environment.
- Supported head chef in managing kitchen staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times for optimal efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, contributing to reduced waste and improved cost control measures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality pizzas with attention to detail and presentation.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop new pizza recipes, resulting in increased menu variety and guest praise.
- Improved pizza production efficiency by streamlining ingredient preparation and dough handling techniques.
- Increased speed of service by mastering efficient dough rolling techniques, enabling faster order fulfillment during busy periods.
Education
Diploma - Liceo Scientifico Tecnologico
ITIS Luigi Di Savoia
Chieti07.2015
Skills
- Pizza making
- Effective communication
- Cooking
- Food presentation
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen equipment usage
- Kitchen preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Pizza preparation
- Pizza baking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Le Hawaii
05.2024 - 09.2024
Pizza Chef
Le Maschere
01.2022 - 04.2024
Pizza Maker
Le Maschere
09.2019 - 12.2021
Pizza Chef Assistant
Le Maschere
05.2017 - 08.2019
Diploma - Liceo Scientifico Tecnologico
ITIS Luigi Di Savoia
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