Italian chef in Brisbane, Australia, has been fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizzas, among other reasons. He went to Fair Work Commission to fight his dismissal, but failed to get his job back. chef stated that topping pizzas with tropical fruit was "insult to his culture". He claimed he was sacked from restaurant in May after repeatedly refusing his boss's instructions to make pineapple and ham pizzas for diners. His employer contended that refusal was one of several workplace issues. commission rejected chef's application because it was submitted after the deadline. The chef has since found job at another Italian restaurant.
question of whether pineapple belongs on pizza is controversial one. It continues to divide public opinion. Pizza purists are aghast at idea, but it is established menu staple in many countries. The Hawaiian pizza was reportedly invented in Canada in 1962 after chef used ham and pineapple as toppings. restaurant owner expressed his opinion on it. He admitted that while pizza was not his "absolute favourite," he would not "turn his nose up at it". Many restaurateurs insist that customers should be free to enjoy whatever ingredients and toppings they choose. Although Hawaiian pizza is popular internationally, many Italians regard it as "culinary heresy".
