Fabrizio Grandolfo
Summary
First-class Pizza Maker with experience preparing dough by hand, operating cooking equipment and plating fresh pizza and other specialties. Enthusiastic team player with outstanding dexterity to create exceptional handmade items. Successful at remaining upbeat and meeting quick turnarounds while working in tight, hot kitchen areas.
Quality-focused Pizza Maker with good work ethic accustomed to busy foodservice settings. Significantly increased pizza output during past year while maintaining product quality and taste. Offers great time management and inventory oversight skills leading to impressive results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Chef
Broken Sound Country Club
2023.10 - Current
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
Chef De Partie
Harbour View Hotel
2023.06 - 2023.10
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Pizza Chef
Broken Sound Country Club
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
Pizza Chef, Chef
Glen Oaks Country Club
2022.06 - 2022.10
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
Grill Chef, Prep Chef
Windsor Country Club
2021.12 - 2022.05
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Pizza Chef
Utia la Tambra Restaurant
2021.07 - 2021.10
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
Pizza Chef
DA ANGELO Pizzeria
2020.01 - 2021.06
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- correct use of wooden fire Pizza Oven.
Pizza Maker
Vacanza Pizzeria
2019.03 - 2019.07
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
Pizza Manager
SALT MEAT CHEESE
2018.09 - 2019.03
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate events and promotions.
Pizza Maker
PATINA GROUP DISNEY WORLD
2018.01 - 2018.07
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Handled customer complaints professionally to prevent negative reviews or loss of business.
Marine Coast Guard
Marina Militare Italiana
2015.12 - 2017.12
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Education
GED -
ACCADEMIA PIZZA DOC
Salerno, IT11.2021
GED -
ALMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ITALIAN CUISINE
Colorno, IT01.2019
Military Program - Marine
Marina Militare Italiana
Monopoli, IT12.2015
High School Diploma -
NAUTICAL TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Bari, IT07.2013
Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Kitchen Equipment Usage
- Food presentation
- Dough preparation
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Delegation
- Effective Communication
- Recipe creation
- Training new staff
- Time management
- Pizza baking
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pizza Chef
Broken Sound Country Club
2023.10 - Current
Chef De Partie
Harbour View Hotel
2023.06 - 2023.10
Pizza Chef
Broken Sound Country Club
2022.10 - 2023.06
Pizza Chef, Chef
Glen Oaks Country Club
2022.06 - 2022.10
Grill Chef, Prep Chef
Windsor Country Club
2021.12 - 2022.05
Pizza Chef
Utia la Tambra Restaurant
2021.07 - 2021.10
Pizza Chef
DA ANGELO Pizzeria
2020.01 - 2021.06
Pizza Maker
Vacanza Pizzeria
2019.03 - 2019.07
Pizza Manager
SALT MEAT CHEESE
2018.09 - 2019.03
Pizza Maker
PATINA GROUP DISNEY WORLD
2018.01 - 2018.07
Marine Coast Guard
Marina Militare Italiana
2015.12 - 2017.12
GED -
ACCADEMIA PIZZA DOC
GED -
ALMA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ITALIAN CUISINE
Military Program - Marine
Marina Militare Italiana
High School Diploma -
NAUTICAL TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
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