Aidan McCutcheon

Pizza Chef

Anthonys Pizza And Pasta

Golden, CO

03.2021 - Current

Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
Handled customer complaints professionally to prevent negative reviews or loss of business.
Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
Tracked inventory of ingredients and supplies to keep kitchen well stocked and meet product and service demands.
Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
Scrubbed grill on customer request due to food allergies to clean food residue and avoid issues with allergens.
Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.
Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Followed company recipes and production standards to satisfy customers.
Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Received and stored food supplies, raw materials and other ingredients.
Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.