Anthony Maltese
Elizabeth
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in food preparation and kitchen safety, honed at New York Pizzeria. Proven track record in staff training and team collaboration, enhancing productivity by 20%. Adept at menu planning and recipe execution, ensuring high-quality culinary experiences. Skilled in cash handling and customer service, delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Brick Mason/Foreman
Creative Designs Masonry & Concrete
03.2003 - 02.2009
- Prepared ingredients following recipes and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to support food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredient options.
Cook
Popeyes Chicken
02.2022 - 10.2025
- Prepared ingredients following recipes and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to support food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredient options.
Pizza Maker
Hemingway's Cafe
03.2017 - 03.2021
- Prepared fresh dough and assembled high-quality pizzas using authentic ingredients.
- Operated commercial ovens, ensuring optimal cooking times and temperatures for perfect crusts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to comply with health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline pizza production processes during peak hours.
Pizza Maker/Manager
New York Pizzeria
01.2010 - 03.2016
- Prepared high-quality pizzas using fresh ingredients and traditional methods.
- Managed dough preparation and ensured proper fermentation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline pizza assembly during peak hours.
- Trained new staff on pizza-making techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
Education
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 46 Hrs -
Mainstream
New JerseyFork Lift And Scissor Lift
New Jersey Reentry
Kearney, NJ12.2025
High School Diploma -
Arch Bishop Molloy Highschool
Queens, NY05.2002
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Recipe execution
- Equipment operation
- Menu planning
- Pizza assembly
- Staff training
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Fork lift
- Scissor lift
- Recovery Specialist
- Management
- Schedule building
- Data entry accuracy
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Cook
Popeyes Chicken
02.2022 - 10.2025
Pizza Maker
Hemingway's Cafe
03.2017 - 03.2021
Pizza Maker/Manager
New York Pizzeria
01.2010 - 03.2016
Brick Mason/Foreman
Creative Designs Masonry & Concrete
03.2003 - 02.2009
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist 46 Hrs -
Mainstream
Fork Lift And Scissor Lift
New Jersey Reentry
High School Diploma -
Arch Bishop Molloy Highschool