Domenico LoPreiato
Pascoe Vale South,Australia
Summary
Australian born chef, sommelier and pasta aficionado with a passion for Italian regional specialities. I have travelled throughout nearly every region of Italy learning from the maestros and recreating the typical dishes from those areas. Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards and manage kitchen operations successfully. Always paying attention to detail and following company requirements. Eager to bring expertise, positivity and strong communication skills to your team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Bolton Clarke Aged Care
11.2022 - 11.2025
- I was solely responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting delicious and nutritious meals for elderly residents
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Developed and executed seasonal menus, incorporating resident dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Always catered for individuals and their special dietary requirements, allergens & intolerances along with personal preferences and religious traditions either through family feedback, monthly surveys and resident meetings.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Always demonstrated and maintained very high standards regarding fresh ingredients and food quality
- Purchasing, receiving and managing wholesale delivery of all ingredients i.e. fresh fruit & veg, frozen foods, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, breads and pantry products.
- Encouraged and organized kitchen employees to upkeep high standards and excellence in performance
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, enhancing team performance and skill levels.
Shop Owner
The Italian Espresso Bar
09.2016 - 11.2022
- Developed business from ground up
- Responsible for creating daily menu that was pleasing to locals
- Maintained accurate financial records, including sales reports, expense tracking, and budget management.
- Addressed customer complaints effectively, resolving issues quickly to maintain overall satisfaction levels among clientele.
- Developed customer base by delivering consistent excellent customer service, quality food and traditional hospitality
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers to negotiate favourable terms for purchasing goods
Education
Diploma - Tourism & Hospitality
Northern Metro TAFE
Preston04.1999
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Northern Metro TAFE
Preston, VIC11-2001
Individual Support
Stott's College
Melbourne07.2021
Certificate of Education - undefined
St. Joseph's College
Victoria12.1996
Skills
- Food presentation
- Leadership qualities
- Allergy awareness
- Regional cuisine expertise
- Sustainable practices
- Creative thinking
- Nutritional knowledge
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Cost management
Accomplishments
- Enhanced Budget Efficiency: Reduced monthly food cost by 20% while maintaining nutritional quality and taste.
- Boosted Customer Satisfaction: Improved customer satisfaction scores by 15% through meticulous attention to feedback, personal taste and preference.
- Optimized Staff Performance: Increased kitchen staff productivity by 25% through effective training and leadership.
- Minimized Food Waste: Reduced food waste by 30% through better inventory management and portion control practices.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Head Chef
Bolton Clarke Aged Care
11.2022 - 11.2025
Shop Owner
The Italian Espresso Bar
09.2016 - 11.2022
Certificate of Education - undefined
St. Joseph's College
Diploma - Tourism & Hospitality
Northern Metro TAFE
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Northern Metro TAFE
Individual Support
Stott's College
TRAINING / COURSES
- Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment: Kangan TAFE
- Certificate Master di Gelato : Universita di Carpigiani, Bologna