Mirco Occhiali
Sorrento,VIC
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Bardo/Sardo
Sorrento, VIC
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
Chef De Cuisine
Ristorante Aroldo
Comacchio, Italy
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Scheduled shifts for kitchen staff according to restaurant needs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
- Created recipes that kept customers coming back for more.
- Managed staff of cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen personnel.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Reviewed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients were available for daily operations.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Demi Chef De Partie
Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA
Isola Rossa, Sardinia, Italy
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored stocks of all food items, ensuring adequate supplies at all times.
- Assisted Head Chef with daily food preparation and service in the kitchen.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen area.
- Ensured quality control of dishes before they were served to guests.
- Performed periodic deep cleaning operations of all kitchen appliances.
- Prepared sauces, soups and hot entrees according to set recipes.
Grill Chef
Ristorante Aroldo
Comacchio, Italy
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Prepared sauces, dressings, marinades, gravies, and glazes for food items.
- Provided assistance in menu planning by suggesting new ideas or dishes based on seasonal availability of produce or proteins.
- Followed all health department regulations regarding storage and handling of food products.
- Checked temperatures of freezers and refrigerators regularly throughout shift ensuring they remained within health department requirements.
- Grilled and prepared a variety of meats, fish, vegetables, and other items to order according to customer specifications.
- Cleaned work areas, equipment surfaces and utensils after every use using approved cleaning agents according to safety guidelines.
- Ensured that all orders were filled correctly in a timely manner with attention to detail given to presentation of each plate before serving customers.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Butcher Assistant
Macelleria di Antonio Casadio
Copparo, Italy
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained a clean work area by wiping down tables, cleaning floors and disposing of waste properly.
- Created ground meat by measuring ingredients and running through grinder equipment.
- Completed basic meat cutting such as [Action].
- Prepared marinades, brines, rubs and sauces for various types of meats.
- Made sausage by preparing seasoned ground meat, pumping ingredients into casing using equipment and tying off ends of casing.
- Cleaned, prepared and stored meat for sale in retail cases.
Jr. Chef De Partie
Ristorante Aroldo
Comacchio, Italy
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Plated dishes according to established presentation standards.
- Created innovative recipes to keep up with current trends in culinary arts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orio Vergani
Ferrara, Italy07-2019
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Seafood Preparation
- Kitchen Equipment and Tools
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Knife Use
- Grilling Techniques
- Knife Skills
- Grilling and Deep Frying Skills
- Cooking Techniques
Timeline
Chef
Bardo/Sardo
12.2023 - 02.2024
Chef De Cuisine
Ristorante Aroldo
12.2022 - 11.2023
Demi Chef De Partie
Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA
05.2022 - 09.2022
Grill Chef
Ristorante Aroldo
06.2021 - 04.2022
Butcher Assistant
Macelleria di Antonio Casadio
02.2021 - 06.2021
Jr. Chef De Partie
Ristorante Aroldo
06.2020 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Orio Vergani
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