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