Joseph Lukenge
Pizza Chef
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Energetic Pizza Chef works quickly and under pressure in high-volume environments with a keen eye on food safety and proper food quality. Desire to take on new role with Basic Goodness Pizzeria in Tofino BC.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Pizza Chef/ Kitchen Worker
Olayan Food Services Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2021 - Current
- Managed high-pressure situations during peak hours, maintaining focus on efficient service and consistent product quality.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Streamlined the pizza assembly process, increasing productivity without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills by coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing pizza ingredients and rotating stock regularly.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting high-quality pizzas and maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Supported restaurant managers in achieving budgetary goals through cost-effective ingredient sourcing and responsible resource allocation planning.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
- Scrubbed grill on customer request due to food allergies to clean food residue and avoid issues with allergens.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
Restuarant Waiter
Mistil Hotel
Kampala Uganda
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
Education
College - National Certificate in Automotive Mechanics
Buganda Royal Institute of Business And Technical
Mengo, Kampala Uganda12.2017
High School Diploma - Uganda Certificate of Education
Kisozi High School
Wakiso Uganda12.2015
Skills
Restaurant experience
Kitchen experience
Teamwork and collaboration
Good handling
Cooking
Good Service
Excellent communication
Self motivation
Multitasking
Timeline
Pizza Chef/ Kitchen Worker
Olayan Food Services Company
03.2021 - Current
Restuarant Waiter
Mistil Hotel
04.2019 - 01.2021
College - National Certificate in Automotive Mechanics
Buganda Royal Institute of Business And Technical
High School Diploma - Uganda Certificate of Education
Kisozi High School