Andrea Cotumaccio
Perth/Claremont,WA
Summary
Skilled at welcoming guests, collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
Pizzeria Da Leo
Perth, Dianella, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared dough for pizzas, including kneading and rolling out the dough.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Checked ingredients for freshness before using them to make pizza toppings.
- Monitored inventory of food items used to prepare pizzas.
- Organized workstations with necessary ingredients, tools and equipment to ensure efficient service.
- Cooked pizzas in ovens according to specified times and temperatures.
- Decorated pizzas with various toppings as directed by customers' orders.
- Inspected finished pizzas for quality assurance prior to serving them.
- Sliced pizza into portions as required for individual orders or catering events.
Pizza Chef, Barista & Restaurant Waiter - Casual
Holiday Inn - Julio's Restaurant
West Perth, WA
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Crafted pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
- Stocked freezers and refrigerators to maintain adequate supply of ingredients and products.
- Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
Restaurant Waiter & Barista
Al Fornetto
Perth, Scarborough , WA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided great service to high volume of daily customers.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Answered incoming calls and provided highest level of professionalism and knowledgeable service to every customer for booking or take-away orders.
- Barista experience, prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
Vineyard Worker & Photographer
Podere Casina
Grosseto, Italy
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Coordinated workflow for harvests and high-volume task loads.
- Operated vineyard mechanical equipment in alignment with safety protocols.
- Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
- Monitor field conditions to determine crop readiness and sustainability.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
- Support for daily work in the cellar.
- Welcoming guests and explaining the wines for a positive tasting experience.
- Cleaning of work tools at the end of the day.
- Photographic documentation of the harvest
Postal Service Employee - Part Time
Poste Italiane Spa
Roma, Italia
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Processed payments and handled cash using point of sale (POS) computer system.
- Opened new checking, savings and lines of credit for customer accounts.
- Offered every customer exceptional service levels by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction.
- Resolved problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts.
- Provided value-added approach to meet customer personal financial needs by analyzing and profiling customers and cross-selling financial products.
- Sold stamps, services, packaging, tracking services and insurance to customers.
- Help customers fill out change of address forms and reports for lost or stolen mail.
- Weighed parcels, calculating costs based on type, total weight and final destination.
Photographer
Freelance
Rome, Italy
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Photographed special events, parties, workshop and portraits.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color balance for final images, using Photoshop.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Manipulated and enhanced scanned or digital images using computers and specialized software.
- He has collaborated with hotels, associations, universities and artists.
Cook
Giovanni il Prode
Rome, Italy
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Banquet Cook & Waiter - Part Time
Romana Banqueting
Roma, Italia
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Shared thorough knowledge of menu items and cooking methods with customers.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
- Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
- Prepared food items according to recipes and menus, ensuring proper presentation, portioning and temperature.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
IED
Rome07.2019
High School Diploma -
Talete
Rome08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
La Sapienza
RomeBachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Roma Tre
RomeSkills
- Relationship Building
- Cool Under Pressure
- Warm and Friendly
- Workflow Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Kitchen Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Pizza Preparation
- Traditional and Digital Printing
- Graphic Design
- Image Editing
- Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Pizzeria Da Leo
11.2023 - Current
Pizza Chef, Barista & Restaurant Waiter - Casual
Holiday Inn - Julio's Restaurant
12.2022 - 04.2023
Restaurant Waiter & Barista
Al Fornetto
11.2022 - 02.2023
Vineyard Worker & Photographer
Podere Casina
09.2018 - 10.2022
Photographer
Freelance
07.2017 - 10.2022
Postal Service Employee - Part Time
Poste Italiane Spa
01.2016 - 10.2022
Cook
Giovanni il Prode
06.2012 - 12.2013
Banquet Cook & Waiter - Part Time
Romana Banqueting
11.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
IED
High School Diploma -
Talete
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
La Sapienza
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Roma Tre