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Rodney Makawa

Rodney Makawa

Cape Town ,Western Cape

Summary

Efficient Pizza chef well-educated in preparing dough by kneading and stretching and managing pizza times in oven. Hardworking and reliable with functional knowledge of large cooking and baking equipment, including Brick ovens and fryers. Familiar with sanitation rules and regulations for safe food service. Enthusiastic retail professional with 6 years of hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Pizza Maker

Princess Cruises
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Built pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
  • Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
  • Prepared food items such as deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer orders.
  • Stocked freezers and refrigerators two times per week to maintain adequate supply of ingredients and products.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment, including Oven and fryer equipment to grill, bake and fry food items for customers.
  • Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Instructed kitchen staff to work on clean surfaces and wipe down counters with company-approved cleaning products.
  • Organized food preparation stations and regularly replenished supplies.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.

Pizza Maker

Princess Cruises
02.2023 - Current
  • Built pizzas using proper amount of dough and quantities of toppings according to specifications.
  • Created from-scratch pizza dough daily in large quantities following authentic Italian recipe.
  • Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
  • Prepared food items such as deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer orders.
  • Stocked freezers and refrigerators daily to maintain adequate supply of ingredients and products.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment, including oven and fryer equipment to grill, bake and fry food items for customers.
  • Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Assisted customers, including answering questions and preparing orders.
  • Operated pizza oven and brick oven along with other kitchen equipment to prepare authentic Italian dishes.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Instructed kitchen staff to work on clean surfaces and wipe down counters with company-approved cleaning products.
  • Organized food preparation stations and regularly replenished supplies.
  • Answered guest questions, delivering most accurate and updated information available.
  • Complied with safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain health and well-being of customers and other staff.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Prepared food, including subs, wings and pasta items.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation.
  • Counted drawers at start and end of shifts to validate daily records and uphold accounting accuracy.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and pickup or delivery orders.
  • Received product orders, unloaded merchandise and arranged store stock into appealing displays.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized, and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Monitored food product availability in store, on shelves and in orders to accurately answer customer questions.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.

Education

Certificate - Food Safety And Hygiene in Catering Industry

Alison
Ireland

Skills

  • Good Communication
  • Customer service
  • Baking
  • Team work
  • Microsoft

Timeline

Pizza Maker

Princess Cruises
10.2023 - 04.2024

Pizza Maker

Princess Cruises
02.2023 - Current

Certificate - Food Safety And Hygiene in Catering Industry

Alison

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