Pizza Chef

Job Summary

Join our growing team as a Pizza Chef! In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking 3 styles of pizzas, as well as grill and fryer menu items, ensuring each dish meets our standards for taste, presentation, and food safety. Your culinary expertise will contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Showcase your dough handling skills while working in an environment that values creativity and teamwork.

Duties

• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, toppings, and other ingredients with precision and care.
• Cook pizzas to perfection using gas oven, ensuring consistent quality.
• Prepare and cook grill and fryer menu items including wings, hotdogs, hamburgers, salads and sandwiches.
• Follow established recipes and menu to deliver authentic flavors and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace, including proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Assist with menu planning by suggesting new specials or ingredient combinations based on customer preferences.
• Ensure all food safety protocols are adhered to, including proper sanitation practices and temperature controls.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver excellent food service and ensure timely order completion during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pizza making. Must be experienced with hand-tossed pizzas, stretching dough and launching off a peel.
• Strong background in food preparation, cooking, handling equipment such as knives, mixers, slicers, and kitchen operations within the food industry.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices for maintaining hygiene in a culinary setting, (Servsafe certification).
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to coordinate effectively within the kitchen.
• Stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment (ex. Able to lift 50 lbs bag of flour).
• Availability evenings, weekdays and weekends.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience with preparing hand-tossed pizza style, able to hand stretch out dough and launch off a peel?

Work Location: In person