Gabriele Lagreca
Sydney
Summary
Adept Pizza Chef with a proven track record, showcasing expertise in oven operation and ingredient preparation alongside exceptional teamwork and communication skills. Excelled in reducing food waste and enhancing kitchen efficiency, contributing to a positive and high-performing work environment. Demonstrated versatility and commitment to quality and safety in fast-paced settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
Da Orazio
Bondi, NSW
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations for food handling.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Ensured optimal oven temperatures for consistent cooking results, adjusting as needed based on varying factors such as ingredient density or crust type.
Pizza Chef
Come Una Volta
Gravina In Puglia, IT
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
Pizza Chef
Grosso Napoletano
Madrid, SP
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
Pizza Maker
Franco Manca
Bournemouth, EN
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Demonstrated versatility by assisting with other kitchen tasks such as prep work, dishwashing, or front-of-house duties as needed.
Pizza Maker
Al Vecchio Crapo
Gravina In Puglia, IT
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
Education
No Degree - Economy
Istituto Tecnico Economico E Tecnologico
Gravina In Puglia, IT07-2013
Skills
- Kitchen preparation
- Inventory restocking
- Effective communication
- Pizza making
- Menu development
- Pizza preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Oven operation
- Ingredient preparation
- Order accuracy
- Kitchen equipment operation
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Da Orazio
12.2024 - 02.2025
Pizza Chef
Come Una Volta
04.2022 - 07.2024
Pizza Chef
Grosso Napoletano
01.2020 - 09.2020
Pizza Maker
Franco Manca
01.2019 - 12.2019
Pizza Maker
Al Vecchio Crapo
06.2018 - 10.2018
No Degree - Economy
Istituto Tecnico Economico E Tecnologico