Camilo Andres Salinas Arango
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated person with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills, good in customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience, skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized, motivated and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
Gigi Pizzeria
Newtown , NSW
04.2023 - Current
- Crafted pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
- 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.
- Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
- Stocked freezers and refrigerators to maintain adequate supply of ingredients and products.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment to grill, bake and fry food items quickly for customers.
- Encouraged owner to add specialty [Type] pizza to menu, which drew in new clientele.
- Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.
- Organized food preparation stations and regularly replenished supplies.
- Used pizza cutter to slice whole pizzas
- Adjusted thermostat control to regulate temperature of pizza ovens.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
Pizza Chef
Piante Pizza Pty Ltd
Brisbane, QLD
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Crafted pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
- Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
- Supervised kitchen staff and applied positive reinforcement, promoting pleasant working environment.
- Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
- Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
- Instructed kitchen staff to work on clean surfaces and wipe down counters with company-approved cleaning products.
- Stocked freezers and refrigerators to maintain adequate supply of ingredients and products.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment to grill, bake and fry food items quickly for customers.
- Encouraged owner to add specialty pizza to menu, which drew in new clientele.
- Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.
- Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
- Used pizza cutter to slice whole pizzas
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
Assistant Production Manager and Baker
Flour of Life Bakery
Helensvale, QLD
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake bread, croissant, pies.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries for cafes and restaurants.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
Education
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia PTY LTD
Southport, QLD03.2022
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia PTY LTD
Southport, QLD08.2021
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Pacific Training Group
Surfers Paradise, QLD12.2019
General English -
Barton International College
Sydney, NSW04.2018
General English -
ABILITY English
Sydney, NSW04.2017
Skills
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Kitchen Preparation
- Pizza Preparation
- Order Taking and Processing
- Kitchen Organization
- Customer Service
- Shift Checklists
- Training Coordination
- Training Skills
- Optimizing Production Output
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Equipment Operation
- Team Development
- Dedication to Product Quality
- Continuous Improvements
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Gigi Pizzeria
04.2023 - Current
Pizza Chef
Piante Pizza Pty Ltd
08.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Production Manager and Baker
Flour of Life Bakery
11.2019 - 07.2022
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia PTY LTD
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
Imagine Education Australia PTY LTD
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Pacific Training Group
General English -
Barton International College
General English -
ABILITY English
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