Leonard Nelson

Kitchen Manager with a proven track record of working through the ranks (Dishwasher, prep-cook and line cook after 5 years) to earn the management role for 8 years at Pizzeria Prima Strada, excelling in inventory management and staff training. Fostered a collaborative team environment, significantly reducing food waste through effective organization and problem-solving. Committed to food safety and quality, ensuring a positive dining experience for all customers. Also making sure the staff labour cost were at the companies standards.

-Received year Financial bonus do to Great work

-Been voted Best Pizza in the city for the last 13 years

- Reduced labor costs [Number]% by reworking schedules and workflow.

-Prima Strada Got voted into the Top 100 pizzeria in the world in 2024

-Food Safe Level 1

-Occupational First aid Level 1

Maintained and made sure the team were using proper food safe practices (cross contamination and proper cleaning and sanitation) as the team were mostly young adults you really had to keep an eye on them. Continued daily checks on  all the kitchen equipment were running correctly, especially made sure the fridge and freezers temperature were up to health standards.