Food Safety
Resume:
Passionate Head Chef with excellent kitchen management skills and
ability to create innovative recipes. Adept at developing imaginative menu options, overseeing food prep, supervising staff, ordering inventory and negotiating with vendors. Experienced Pizza Chef for NY Style, Napoletana and Romana Pizza.
Head Chef
SIMONE Vinnie's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant ” Winston-Salem, NC CONOSCIANI
CONTACT
adidv1@r.postjobfree.com
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
SKILLS
• Chef
• Pizza Maker
• Barista
• Baker
• Pastry Chef
• Spanish speaking, writing
• English speaking, writing
• Italian speaking, writing
• Aldelo Software
• Clover Software
• ServeSafe
Windows, Linux and
Macintosh software.
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Principal programs of Office
Automation ( word, excel,
power point), all Internet
client
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EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE
Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food
allergies and dietary issues.
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Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by
providing ingredient costs and portioning
information.
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Supervised preparation of specialty items and
customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
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Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to
increase productivity and boost workflow.
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• Maintained records of payroll and attendance.
• Determined food inventory needs.
Considered seasonal product pricing and availability in development of promotional dishes and menu
selections.
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Oversaw hiring, training and development of
kitchen employees.
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Controlled and directed the food preparation
process.
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• Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to 07/2013 - 08/2015
2011
GED
Gambero Rosso
Rome
2010
GED
A Tavola Con Lo Chef
Rome
07/2009
High School Diploma
Liceo Scientifico Giovanni Paolo II
Rome
Sous Chef
Aroma Luxury Restaurant Rome, Italy
WEBSITES,
PORTFOLIOS,
PROFILES
https://www.instagram.com
/simoneconosciani/
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attract clientele and increase revenue.
Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe
ingredients at cost-effective rates.
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Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards
between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
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Incorporated customer recommendations and
feedback to experiment with new dishes.
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Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
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Adjusted seasonal plans to source local ingredients and align special dishes with area events.
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Followed all food safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with local and state regulations.
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Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to
replenish goods before supplies depleted.
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Approved and polished dishes before delivery to
customers to maintain signature reputation.
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Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of
plated food across line.
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Planned and prepared food product orders to
maintain appropriate stock levels.
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Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated
dietary requirements for customers.
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Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer
demand and align with culinary trends.
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Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling
techniques.
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Prepared schedules, work assignments and
constructed employee compensation packages.
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Plated food according to restaurant artistic
guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
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Supervised all kitchen food preparation in
demanding, high-volume environment.
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Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to
maintain department objectives, standards,
guidelines and budget.
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Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
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01/2013 - 06/2013
Grill Chef
Road House Grill Rome, Italy
Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet all
coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
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Built strong vendor relationships to bring in top
ingredients at optimal prices.
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Maximized customer satisfaction and team
operations by executing command-based structure
and staff performance oversight.
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Devised creative food and wine pairings to drive
successful cross-marketing strategy.
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Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to
replenish goods before supplies depleted.
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Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to
increase productivity and boost workflow.
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Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe
ingredients at cost-effective rates.
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Performed as head chef as needed to maintain
team productivity and restaurant quality.
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Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
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Adjusted seasonal plans to source local ingredients and align special dishes with area events.
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Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to
attract clientele and increase revenue.
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Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant
requirements through effective discipline and
motivation.
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Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards
between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
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Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to
meet customer specifications and food handling
standards.
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Cooked all food to order ensuring adherence to
company quality standards.
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Assisted in preparation of menu items such as
steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
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Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
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Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
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10/2012 - 12/2012
07/2012 - 09/2012
Sous Chef
Pellegrini S.P.A Rome, Italy
Barista
Chef Express at the International Airport Leonardo da Vinci Rome, Italy
Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line workstations.
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Marinated food items according to corporate-
provided instructions and recipes.
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Distributed prepared food to servers in efficient
manner.
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Supported other kitchen team members when
needed.
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Planned and prepared schedules for food
preparation.
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Plated food according to restaurant artistic
guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
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Supervised all kitchen food preparation in
demanding, high-volume environment.
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Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet all
coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
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Helped staff adhere to tough restaurant
requirements through effective discipline and
motivation.
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Protected customers by regularly cleaning and
sanitizing work areas and equipment.
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Created hand-crafted beverages based upon
customer preferences.
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Listened to customer desires and needs to
recommend optimal products.
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Restocked counter and customer areas to maintain
adequate items levels for expected needs.
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Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior
customer service.
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Resolved customer disputes with tact and
professionalism.
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Maintained highest standards of conduct and
service to support company reputation.
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• Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume
07/2011 - 06/2012
03/2011 - 06/2011
Chef
The Famous Three Kings Pub London, UK
Barista
Bar Fashion Rome, Italy
periods and special events.
Prepared and served hot and cold beverages such
as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and
teas.
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Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling
techniques.
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Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to
disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
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Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
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Planned and prepared food product orders to
maintain appropriate stock levels.
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Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, verifying proper functionality.
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Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior
customer service.
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Received and accurately processed customer
payments.
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Listened to customer desires and needs to
recommend optimal products.
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Managed POS register to complete customer
transactions.
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Served and scooped ice cream, following sizing
specifications.
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