Michele Losurdo
Cerignola
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a background in the culinary and hospitality industry, notably at Pizzeria Mezzaluna. Excelled in food preparation and kitchen safety, enhancing kitchen efficiency by 30%. Skilled in baking basics and fostering warm customer relationships, consistently delivering high-quality guest experiences. Demonstrates strong allergen awareness and sanitation practices, ensuring health and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Cook
Pizzeria Mezzaluna
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Upheld strict cleanliness standards by regularly sanitizing all surfaces and equipment within the kitchen area.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and special dietary requests from customers, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
Restaurant Waiter
Hotel Parco Dei Principi
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Chef De Rang
Hotter Feldberg
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized dining environment, ensuring a positive experience for guests.
- Coordinated special events, creating memorable experiences for guests while maintaining excellent service levels.
- Managed reservations efficiently, optimizing seating arrangements for maximum customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in smooth restaurant operations.
Baker
Il Forno Di Nonna Pia
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Farmer
Paciletti S.r.l.
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
Pastry Chef's Assistant
Ecler Pastry Shop
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of Type operations.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Received, inspected and verified food and kitchen inventory delivery before storage.
Bartender
Bar Harmony
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Hotel School - Pastry Making
I.I.S.S. "Aldo Moro"
Margherita Di Savoia 06.2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Baking basics
- Allergen awareness
- Kitchen safety
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
Certification
H.A.C.C.P
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Assistant Cook
Pizzeria Mezzaluna
02.2024 - 10.2024
Restaurant Waiter
Hotel Parco Dei Principi
11.2023 - 01.2024
Chef De Rang
Hotter Feldberg
05.2023 - 09.2023
Baker
Il Forno Di Nonna Pia
08.2022 - 04.2023
Farmer
Paciletti S.r.l.
12.2021 - 05.2022
Pastry Chef's Assistant
Ecler Pastry Shop
12.2019 - 09.2020
Bartender
Bar Harmony
02.2019 - 06.2019
Hotel School - Pastry Making
I.I.S.S. "Aldo Moro"
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