Pizza Chef

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Neapolitan Pizza Chef to join our vibrant culinary team! In this role, you will be the heart of our kitchen, crafting delicious, high-quality pizzas that delight our customers. Your expertise in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations will ensure every pizza meets our standards of excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary talents in a dynamic restaurant environment, where teamwork and creativity are celebrated every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble Neapolitan pizza ingredients with precision, ensuring freshness and quality.
• Cook Neapolitan pizzas, popular pasta dishes and other menu items to perfection using various methods, including oven baking and other techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace in compliance with food safety standards.
• Follow recipes and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency across all orders.
• Assist in meal preparation for dine-in and take-out orders, supporting overall restaurant operations.
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and communicate needs to management promptly.
• Serve customers efficiently when required, providing friendly and professional service.

Skills

• Proven experience in Neapolitan pizza making and cooking within a fast-paced restaurant or culinary setting.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen safety protocols and food safety regulations.
• Excellent skills in meal preparation, including dough handling, topping assembly, and baking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Good communication skills for teamwork and customer interaction when serving or taking orders.
• Familiarity with restaurant operations, including inventory management and sanitation practices.
• Passion for culinary arts with a focus on pizza making and a desire to continually improve skills.
• Experience in presenting and carrying out pizza making classes

You must have the right to work in the UK, no sponsorships.

Pay: From £17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person