PIETRO LI VECCHI
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Experienced and reliable kitchen professional with solid experience in both Italy and Australia, primarily as a Pizza Chef in award-winning, high-volume venues.Through my role in pizza sections, I developed strong all-round kitchen skills including mise en place, dough preparation, grilling, pan and oven cooking, slicing and general food preparation. Open and flexible to apply for a wide range of kitchen roles, not limited to pizza. Strong work ethic, fast learner and highly adaptable to new environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
Italia Lane
Brisbane, Queensland
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed pizza assembly, ensuring proper toppings and presentation for each order.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, following health and safety standards.
- Handled inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies of ingredients were available.
- Operated commercial kitchen appliances such as mixers, grinders, slicers and ovens safely.
- Performed daily food prep tasks such as chopping vegetables, grinding meats or making sauces.
Pizza Chef
Vadoli
Acri
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Prepared service line and carried out daily prep for 200+ customers per night
- Led dough production with attention to detail and consistency
- Managed wood-fired oven operations during peak hours
- Refined and applied diverse cooking and preparation methods, including specialised pizza techniques
- Trained 3 junior staff members in pizza preparation and hygiene standards
- Collaborated closely with kitchen team to ensure quality and speed of service
Education
Diploma - IT Skills
Liceo Classico V. Julia
Acri, Italy06.2021
Skills
- High-volume service experience
- Inventory management
- Team training
- Leadership
- High-hydration doughs
- Mise en place
- Problem solving
- Wood-fired oven operations
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Positive under pressure
- Italian food preparation
- International food preparation
- Waste control
Languages
- English, fluent
- Italian, native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Italia Lane
10.2025 - 02.2026
Pizza Chef
Vadoli
09.2021 - 09.2025
Diploma - IT Skills
Liceo Classico V. Julia