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WAYNE KOTASH

Wappingers Falls,NY

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PIZZA MAKER

Stanziato's Wood Fired Pizza
04.2024 - Current
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
  • Prioritized strict adherence to food safety regulations, maintaining a clean work area free from cross-contamination risks at all times.
  • Demonstrated versatility by assisting with other kitchen tasks such as prep work, dishwashing, or front-of-house duties as needed.

Forklift Operator

TASCA AUTOMOTIVE
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.

Pizza Maker

ALIANO PIZZA
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
  • Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and maintain timely order fulfillment.
  • Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
  • Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
  • Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
  • Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
  • Followed company recipes and production standards to satisfy customers.

Warehouse Worker

GAP INC
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
  • Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
  • Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.

Education

High School Diploma -

JOHN JAY
Hopewell Junction, NY
09.2015

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service

Timeline

PIZZA MAKER

Stanziato's Wood Fired Pizza
04.2024 - Current

Forklift Operator

TASCA AUTOMOTIVE
01.2024 - 04.2024

Pizza Maker

ALIANO PIZZA
01.2019 - 01.2024

Warehouse Worker

GAP INC
02.2018 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

JOHN JAY

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