Matthew Speicher
Pittsburgh
Summary
Experienced food preparation professional with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency through effective organization and multitasking. Skilled in customer service and employee training, ensuring a respectful and dependable work environment. Seeking a challenging role that offers opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Rocco's Pizza
11.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by maintaining a clean, sanitary workspace.
- Prepared meals efficiently during peak hours to meet service demands.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple orders simultaneously while upholding quality standards.
- Maintained organized work areas to enhance safety and streamline food preparation processes.
Volunteer
Pt Group
03.2024 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Shift Leader
Firehouse Subs
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety procedures, policies, and regulations.
- Provided on-the-job training and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities to new employees.
- Assist with a variety of financial tasks, including cash handling and deposit preparation.
- Assigned daily employee tasks and kept track of their progress.
- Reduced resource and time waste by directly addressing employee or production issues and implementing timely solutions.
Line Cook/Prep/Dishwasher
Slice on Broadway - Beechview
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Scraped, washed, and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep the kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Kept the kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Line Cook/Prep/Dishwasher
Union Pie Company
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Increased team productivity by keeping kitchen areas clean, organized, and sanitized.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to avoid illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Carefully studied dough stretching and paid close attention to all instructions from cooks, successfully establishing skills in pizza making and hoagie making.
- Used sanitizing chemicals and washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas. Did extra cleaning on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep the kitchen spotless.
Education
High School -
Carrick High School
Pittsburgh, PA01.2021
Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Greensburg, PA04.2025
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Multi-tasking
- Physical stamina
- Childcare expertise
- Service excellence
Summary of Skills
Language: Bilingual – German (speak, written, and conversational)
Timeline
Cook
Rocco's Pizza
11.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Pt Group
03.2024 - Current
Shift Leader
Firehouse Subs
05.2022 - 06.2024
Line Cook/Prep/Dishwasher
Slice on Broadway - Beechview
08.2021 - 12.2021
Line Cook/Prep/Dishwasher
Union Pie Company
10.2018 - 06.2021
Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
High School -
Carrick High School
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