Franco Busalacchi
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with early experience in wood-fired cooking, prep support, and station management. Known for strong food safety habits, quality control, and reliable teamwork. Focused on delivering consistent results in fast-paced kitchen environments. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Extern
Torrisi
New York, New York
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Supported all production phases from prep through final service.
- Assisted with garde manger preparation and presentation.
- Managed station setup, workflow, and cleanliness.
- Followed HACCP guidelines and safe food handling practices.
- Maintained quality control standards and high culinary technique.
Chef de Partie
Il Pizzaiolo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Handled wood-fired oven operations for consistent cooking quality.
- Assisted with station setup, prep, and smooth service flow.
- Built positive customer interactions through clear, friendly communication.
- Worked with high-quality ingredients to support strong food standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY04-2027
Skills
- Food preparation
- Culinary techniques
- HACCP compliance
- Food safety
- Station setup
- Quality control
- Elite Culinary Technical Skills
- Ability to Work in High-Pressure Environments
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Accomplishments
CIA Excellence Award
Timeline
Extern
Torrisi
04.2026 - 08.2026
Chef de Partie
Il Pizzaiolo
10.2024 - 08.2025
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America