Bennett Gudzunas
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Proficient in productivity and customer service, I significantly improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at Inizio Pizza Napoletana. I have demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new staff committed to excellence, boosting student confidence, and promoting a safe educational environment. With great attention to detail and innovation, I enhanced food sanitation practices and streamlined order preparation while multitasking on the point-of-sale system.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pizza Maker
Inizio Pizza Napoletana
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
Tutor
Classmates
09.2018 - Current
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Babysitter
Neighbors House
03.2019 - 04.2024
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Education
Providence High School
Charlotte, NC06-2025
Skills
- Food Safety
- Ingredient Preparation
- Customer Service
- Portion Control
- POS register operation
- Equipment Cleaning
- Sanitation Practices
- Order Preparation
- Oven Operation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Menu knowledge
- Heavy Lifting
Accomplishments
- Active participant in "Best Buddies" program for few years, establishing connections and relationships with kids who have mental disorders.
Certification
- Participated in a communications course through the National Society of High School Scholars and received a certification for completing the two month long activity.
Hobbies
- I enjoy snowboarding when winter comes around, and I have been determined to better my skills every time I step out on the snow. I love to play basketball with my free time, or play video games, which I have made a couple hundred dollars from doing.
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Inizio Pizza Napoletana
07.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Neighbors House
03.2019 - 04.2024
Tutor
Classmates
09.2018 - Current
- Participated in a communications course through the National Society of High School Scholars and received a certification for completing the two month long activity.
Providence High School
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