GUNNAR BALL

Pizza Maker

Lake Pizza LLC

Salem, Oregon

03.2024 - 08.2025

Prepared pizza dough following standard recipes and procedures.
Ensured cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment consistently.
Assisted in managing inventory of ingredients and supplies regularly.
Collaborated with team members to fulfill customer orders efficiently.
Topped pizzas with sauce, cheese, and various ingredients accurately.
Operated commercial ovens to bake pizzas to perfection.
Followed food safety guidelines to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
Communicated effectively with customers regarding menu options and specials.
Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
Crafted pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Used pizza cutter to slice whole pizzas according to customer size specifications.
Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.
Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
Stocked shelves with necessary ingredients for making pizzas.
Monitored quality of all products served to customers.
Cut toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms or onions into small pieces ready for use on pizzas.
Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
Followed established recipes when creating specialty pizzas requested by customers.
Garnished finished pizzas with herbs or parmesan cheese according to recipe instructions.
Assisted other cooks in preparing salads, sandwiches, desserts and appetizers.
Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
Organized storage areas for unused ingredients or supplies.
Performed daily maintenance tasks on kitchen equipment such as cleaning fryers or grills.
Checked temperature of ovens prior to use to ensure optimal cooking temperatures.
Shared information with customers about pizza preparation methods, ingredients and menu items.
Adjusted thermostat control to regulate temperature of pizza ovens.
Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
Assisted in loading and unloading food items from delivery trucks.
Unloaded delivery trucks to place food items and ingredients in designated space in restaurant.