Alessio Terranova
Kingsville,VIC
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Experienced with diverse culinary techniques and creating innovative dishes. Utilizes precise menu planning and kitchen management to drive success. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef, Full Time
Shop 225
12.2025 - Current
- Crafted artisan pizzas using fresh ingredients while adhering to quality standards.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in pizza preparation techniques and kitchen safety.
- Developed new pizza recipes based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing order wait times significantly.
Chef, Casual Full Time
D.OC Carlton
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Planning menus
- Ensuring food quality and taste is of the highest standard
- Managing inventory of stock and ordering raw materials
- Controlling budgets and minimizing wastage
- Maintaining health and hygiene in the kitchen
- Organizing duty roster of the staff
- Recruiting, training and developing staff
Chef, Casual Full Time
Tacco And Tosca
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Lead, mentor, and manage the culinary team.
- Develop and plan menus and daily specials.
- Create prep lists for the kitchen crew.
- Manage food costs and inventory.
- Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality, and appearance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations.
- Establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
- Interview, vet, and select kitchen staff.
- Schedule staff and assist in human resources processes as needed.
Chef, Full Time
Ristorante La Ruffa
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner.
- Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients.
- Overseeing all kitchen operations.
- Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
- Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
- Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock.
- Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends.
- Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary.
Chef Baker Full Time
Superstore Conad Le Liccumie
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Oversee daily bakery operations
- Develop and test new recipes
- Ensure all products meet quality standards
- Manage and train junior staff
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Monitor inventory and order supplies
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff
- Manage cost control and budgeting
- Create a variety of baked goods
- Decorate cakes and pastries
- Conduct regular quality checks
- Handle customer inquiries and special orders
- Stay updated on industry trends
- Implement new baking techniques
- Maintain equipment and tools
- Plan and execute seasonal menus
- Coordinate with suppliers
- Ensure timely production of baked goods
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
Chef, Restaurant Owner
Cruscenti Pizza E Dintorni Di Alessio Terranova
12.2016 - 06.2020
- Menu Planning and Development: Creating and updating the pizza menu, including selecting ingredients, recipes, and special offerings.
- Food Preparation: Preparing dough, sauces, toppings, and other ingredients, ensuring high-quality and consistency in every pizza.
- Cooking and Baking: Operating pizza ovens and cooking pizzas to perfection, monitoring cooking times and temperatures.
- Kitchen Management: Overseeing kitchen staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during busy periods.
- Inventory Management: Managing stock levels of ingredients, ordering supplies as needed, and controlling food costs.Food Safety and Hygiene: Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and proper food storage.
- Customer Interaction: Occasionally interacting with customers to handle special requests or address concerns.
- Quality Control: Consistently checking the quality of ingredients and finished dishes to maintain high standards.
- Training Staff: Training new kitchen staff and providing ongoing guidance to maintain consistency and efficiency.Problem-Solving: Addressing any issues that arise in the kitchen, from equipment malfunctions to unexpected ingredient shortages.
Education
Master of Arts - Hospitality
Cieffe Academy
Zona Industriale III Fase, 97100 Ragusa RG, Italy11.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Science
U.E Colegio Nuestra Señora Del Valle
Valle De La Pascua, EDO Guarico Venezuela07.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Allergen awareness
- Recipe creation
- Staff Coordination
- Menu development
- Portion and cost control
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Pasta Making
- Customer service
- Knife skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Chef, Full Time
Shop 225
12.2025 - Current
Chef, Casual Full Time
D.OC Carlton
04.2024 - 12.2025
Chef, Casual Full Time
Tacco And Tosca
09.2023 - 04.2024
Chef, Full Time
Ristorante La Ruffa
10.2022 - 08.2023
Chef Baker Full Time
Superstore Conad Le Liccumie
03.2021 - 09.2022
Chef, Restaurant Owner
Cruscenti Pizza E Dintorni Di Alessio Terranova
12.2016 - 06.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Science
U.E Colegio Nuestra Señora Del Valle
Master of Arts - Hospitality
Cieffe Academy
hobbies
surf, swim, latin music dance