Curriculum vitae

PERSONAL INFORMATION Daniel Zanin

Via Togarelli, 25, 36030 Sarcedo (Italia)
+393465191333
nirvana.zanin@gmail.com

Sex Male | Date of birth 26/04/1995 | Nationality Italian

POSITION Pizza Chef / Chef / Baker

WORK EXPERIENCE

04/2017–10/2018 FRUIT PICKER

cromwell (New Zealand)
▪ able to pick quickly grapes, cherries and apples
▪ not afraid about long shifts
▪ able to carry heavy lifts

11/2019–Present Demi Pizza Chef

Elements of Byron (five stars resort), Byron Bay (Australia)
Able to manage the whole Pizza Section.

01/2019–10/2019 Baker
Panificio da Sara SNC di Sara Giovanardi & C., Montecchio Precalcino (VI) (Italy)
I start working as a baker in a bakery close to my town and now, after a big training, I'm able to
working solo in the night substituting the head baker in making all the types of daily bread. I make also
many types of pizzas, focaccias, cookies, cakes and pies.

▪ Cooking and backing skills

▪ Dexterity
▪ Good eye-hand coordination
▪ Teamworking skills
▪ Creativity
▪ Problem-solving orientation
▪ Good numeracy skills
▪ Stamina and resilience
▪ Customer service abilities

15/12/2017–22/09/2018 Head Pizza Chef and Chef Helper

"La Pergoletta" restaurant, Sarcedo (VI) (Italia)
Complete control and responsibility for the all the products, preparations, kitchen and oven, orders
and cleaning of a restaurant.

01/10/2016–01/04/2017 Head Pizza Chef and Chef Helper

"The Esplanade Restaurant"
2 Esplanade, Saint Clair, Dunedin, 9012, New Zealand St. Clair, Dunedin (New Zealand)

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http://www.esplanade.co/
Working here for half of a year taught me how to manage the hall pizzeria section of a restaurant.
I have also done other tasks like the chef helper in:
- Preparation of the dough and cooking of the "focaccia" bread and the "ciabatta" bread,
- Preparation of the dough and cooking of sweet and savory muffins,
- Preparation of food to be served and breakfasts.

01/02/2015–25/09/2016 Pizza Chef

Davide Zanetti & Lauro Fontana, "Pizza Dream", Sarcedo (VI) (Italia)
I have acquired vast knowledge on every aspect of pizza making. I can knead the pizza dough,
prepare and cook the ingredients, stretch out the dough with and without a rolling pin, I can spread the
tomato (sauce) and the topping quickly, cook the pizza in the oven, and clean the work environment.

01/06/2014–01/02/2015 Pizza Chef

Sergio Zera, "Ser Pizza", Fara Vicentino (VI) (Italia)
Main activities and responsibilities: quick stretching out of the pizza dough with and without a rolling
pin, stuffing of the pizzas, learning how to bake, preparation of the ingredients and use of a slicer,
cleaning of the work environment.

01/12/2012–01/06/2014 Pizza Chef

Massimo Benetazzo, "La Casara", Lugo di Vicenza (VI) (Italia)
Main activities and responsibilities: quick stretching out of the pizza dough with and without a rolling
pin, stuffing of the pizzas, preparation of the ingredients, cleaning of the work environment.

15/06/2012–30/08/2012 Plumber
Giovanni Dal Santo, Sarcedo (Italia)
Help with the installation of underfloor heating, use of a pneumatic drill and coring machine to drill
walls, placement of solar panels.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

High School Diploma (surveyor)

ITET Aulo Ceccato, Thiene (VI) (Italy)

PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue(s) Italian

Foreign language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production

English B2 C1 C1 C1 C1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user - B1 and B2: Independent user - C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Self-assessment grid

Communication skills - Excellent contact skills with clients and the pizzeria staff.

Organisational / managerial skills - Organizer of concerts and various events.

Job-related skills - Certified in providing first aid

- Singer and guitarist in a band

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Digital skills European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

- Very good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Illustrator CC for graphic designer
(advertising, logos and bar price lists).

Driving licence B

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cover Letter OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Pizza Chef, Chef or a Baker position.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Four years of practical experience working as a Pizza Chef in two takeaway pizza and in a
restaurant
• Highly skilled in making traditional Italian pizza
• Hands on experience in dough stretching managing pizza toppings appropriately
• Functional knowledge of large cooking and baking equipments
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Promoted from general worker to pizza chef in first pizza chef
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
Head Pizza Chef | “Pizza Dream”, Sarcedo (VI), Italy | Feb 2015 – Oct 2016
“Esplanade Restaurant”, Dunedin, New Zealand | Oct 2016 – Apr 2017
“La Pergoletta Restaurant”, Sarcedo (VI), Italy | Dec 2017 – Oct 2018
• Prepare pizzas and calzones using various types of pasta (Regular, Kamut Bio, Integral, Spelt) as
requested by customers
• Prepare dough by kneading and stretching as required
• Add toppings according to order slips
• Manage pizza time in the oven
• Cooking pizzas using every type of oven
• Help the chefs in cooking the food and preparing the breakfasts
• Deliver pizza to the counter or the customer when needed
• Slice pizza according to size and customer specifications
• Assist in cleaning workplaces
• Assist in maintaining utensils and equipment
Head Baker | "Panificio da Sara SNC", Montecchio Precalcino (VI), Italy | Gen 2019 - Now
• Cooking and backing skills
• Working solo in the night, making all types of daily bread
• Making different types of cookies and cakes
• Dexterity
• Creativity
• Good eye-hand coordination
• Teamworking skills
• Problem-solving orientation
• Good numeracy skills
• Stamina and resilience
• Customer service abilities
EDUCATION
High School Diploma – 2015
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Fluent in English
• Outclass communication and customer service skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Cook Pizzas with MAM rotatory wood&gas oven and static wood oven.
• Proven ability to work as a cashier when needed

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