Daniel Mezzacappa
Margaret River,WA
Summary
I am an enterprising person who enjoys stepping out of his comfort zone and trying new experiences to add to his cultural repertoire. As evidenced by my work background, I have worked in various sectors where I have developed a various range of skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front of House Staff Member
Brumby's Bakery
09.2024 - Current
- Work experience in a busy bakery serving customers and delivering products
- Strong collaboration with back-of-house staff to ensure seamless coordination between kitchen operations and guest service
- Contributing to positive guest experiences by assisting with menu recommendations and knowledgeably answering questions about food preparation and ingredients
Larder Cook
La Scarpetta
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Work experience as larder cook in a typical Italian trattoria, making homemade pasta, italian mains and desserts
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
Cook
Erldunda Desert Oaks Resort
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Work experience as cook in a very busy roadhouse in the middle of the outback in NT
- Work shifts organized between breakfast/lunch and dinner
- Dealing with all the preparations for breakfast, dinner and functions
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Cook
Cowaramup Brewing Company
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Work experience as cook in a brewery, specialized in burgers, pies and fried food.
- Managed the kitchen alone for two months, handling preparations, takeaways, inventory management, and warehouse duties.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Kitchen hand
Pizzica
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
Seasonal harvest worker
Brown Hill Estate
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Work experience in a winery during the grape harvest season where I performed tasks such as picking, netting, and sorting table.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions or unforeseen circumstances that required alterations to planned harvest activities or timelines.
Testing technician
Casappa S.p.A.
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Assembly and testing of gear pumps, gear motors and piston pumps, creating customized prototypes based on customer specifications.
- Creations of tests, assembly and analysis of products and components on endurance test benches.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards through meticulous attention to detail during all phases of testing.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication between departments to ensure collaboration during product development and testing stages.
- Ensured accurate documentation of test results, maintaining an organized database for easy reference during future projects.
- Assisted in identifying root causes of product failures, leading to more effective solutions and overall product reliability.
- Preparation of internal/external test reports.
- Provided technical support to the production team, resolving issues promptly and minimizing downtime.
- Interface with suppliers and clients.
Waiter
Pizzikotto
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Work experience as waiter, delivery and kitchen hand during the Covid-19 period.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
Waiter
Agriturismo la SERA di San Prospero
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Organizing the dining area and setting up tables
- Constant monitoring of cleanliness and order in the dining area and services areas
- Other tasks such as kitchen hand, farmer, and maintenance worker
Cook
Marientplatz Braustube
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Work experience as a cook in a German pub, specialized in sandwiches, grilled meat and salads.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Bycicle mechanic
Ciclostile
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Repair, maintenance and assembly of bicycles
- Installation, disassembly, cleaning and replacement of mechanical components
- Conservative restoration and recovery
Education
High school degree - Mechanic, mechatronics and energy
ITIS Leonardo Da Vinci
06.2017
Skills
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stress tolerance
- Time management skills
- Team management abilities
- Operational autonomy
- Inventory and warehouse management
- Precision and attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability
Languages
Italian
English
German
Certification
- White Card
- Australian Driver's licence
Timeline
Front of House Staff Member
Brumby's Bakery
09.2024 - Current
Larder Cook
La Scarpetta
09.2024 - 11.2024
Cook
Erldunda Desert Oaks Resort
07.2024 - 09.2024
Cook
Cowaramup Brewing Company
04.2024 - 06.2024
Kitchen hand
Pizzica
03.2024 - 06.2024
Seasonal harvest worker
Brown Hill Estate
02.2024 - 03.2024
Testing technician
Casappa S.p.A.
10.2021 - 12.2023
Waiter
Pizzikotto
11.2020 - 05.2021
Waiter
Agriturismo la SERA di San Prospero
09.2019 - 10.2020
Cook
Marientplatz Braustube
04.2019 - 10.2019
Bycicle mechanic
Ciclostile
04.2016 - 10.2018
High school degree - Mechanic, mechatronics and energy
ITIS Leonardo Da Vinci
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