Line and Prep Chef

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Line and Prep Chef to join our vibrant culinary team! In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for daytime kitchen operations, balancing two critical priorities: fulfilling lunchtime pizza orders from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM while simultaneously completing essential kitchen prep tasks.

Your energy and culinary skills will ensure a smooth kitchen flow, support menu execution, and contribute to an exceptional dining experience for our guests. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary expertise in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork, precision, and creativity.Key ResponsibilitiesDaytime Service & Prep

Daytime Service & Prep

• Pizza execution: Efficiently prepare, cook, and fulfill pizza orders to standard during the daytime service window (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Kitchen preparation: Complete daily food prep tasks, including chopping and slicing ingredients, portioning items, and proofing dough for upcoming shifts.
• Mise en Place: Maintain high standards of food safety, ingredient organization, and quality control across your station.

Pizza of the Week Feature

• Menu planning: Proactively plan and design the recipe for the weekly featured pizza, showcasing your culinary creativity.
• Feature execution: Oversee the prep, testing, and live execution of the "Pizza of the Week" to ensure flavor profiles and presentations hit the mark during service.

Inventory & Deliveries

• Order receiving: Take delivery of food orders, verifying item accuracy, checking quality, and properly storing items using FIFO (First In, First Out) standards

Maintenance & Deep Cleaning

• Preventative maintenance: Complete scheduled weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning tasks to maintain the kitchen equipment.
• Deep cleaning: Upkeep the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of the Kitchen Area to meet health department regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience required: Previous professional kitchen experience is required (experience stretching dough or making pizza is highly preferred).
• Pace & energy: Ability to manage a dual-responsibility shift (cooking orders while prepping) in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary precision & creativity: Strong attention to detail regarding recipe consistency and dough handling, balanced with a creative mind for flavor pairing and menu specials.
• Physical stamina: Capability to lift heavy delivery boxes, stand for long periods, and perform deep cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Team player: A positive, reliable attitude with excellent communication skills to support a seamless kitchen flow.

Join us as a Line and Prep Chef if you’re passionate about culinary excellence! Bring your energy, skills, and enthusiasm to help craft memorable dining experiences while developing your career in a supportive kitchen environment that values safety, teamwork, and innovation.

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person