Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Michael Radford

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Skilled and reliable pizza maker with 5 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Expert in dough preparation, pizza building, and managing oven timing for on-time delivery. Recognized for quick service, strong customer interaction, and consistent quality.

Former cell leader in factory operations with leadership experience in quality control and inventory management. Seeking to bring culinary skills and team leadership into a growing business with management potential.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Manager

Domino's Pizza
03.2025 - Current
  • Delivered top quality customer service while managing multiple tasks.
  • Developed long-term relationships with customers, increasing repeat business.
  • Greeted incoming guests with friendly smile and provided knowledgeable service.
  • Maintained compliance with local health department regulations by enforcing strict sanitation practices and food handling guidelines.
  • Trained and mentored staff members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
  • Enhanced customer experience by addressing any service or product issues promptly, demonstrating commitment to excellent service standards.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize waste and reduce costs while ensuring consistent product availability.

Gourmet Pizza Chef

Blue Highway Pizzeria
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Organized food preparation stations and regularly replenished supplies.
  • Operated brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
  • Supported restaurant managers in achieving budgetary goals through cost-effective ingredient sourcing and responsible resource allocation planning.
  • Adhered to restaurant policies regarding portion control and ingredient usage, reducing unnecessary costs and waste.
  • Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and overall kitchen performance.
  • Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.

Pizza Dough Maker

5 Star Pizza
06.2015 - 12.2017
  • Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic recipe.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Shared information with customers about menu items, preparation methods, and ingredients.

Education

GED -

Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • Kitchen Organization
  • Cleaning & Sanitation Practices
  • Allergen Awareness
  • Food-Waste & Prep Management
  • Efficient Time-On-Task
  • 60 Second Pizzas
  • Portion Control
  • Food-Safe Certified
  • Conveyer-Belt, & Deck Oven experience
  • Knife-Handling
  • Money-Handling
  • Customer-Service

Accomplishments

Mastered dough preparation and proofing techniques

Consistently built pizzas to spec under pressure

Reduced food waste through improved portion control and prep tracking

Managed oven station timing with near-zero errors

Trained and mentored new kitchen staff

Contributed to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business

Promoted to shift lead or unofficial team leader during rushes

Maintained 100% health and safety inspection ratings during your shifts

Handled high-volume events (catering, large orders, etc.) with accuracy

Timeline

Pizza Manager

Domino's Pizza
03.2025 - Current

Gourmet Pizza Chef

Blue Highway Pizzeria
07.2021 - 08.2023

Pizza Dough Maker

5 Star Pizza
06.2015 - 12.2017

GED -

Gainesville High School