Pizza Chef

Overview: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Pizza Chef to join our team! The ideal candidate will be skilled in operating a wood-burning stove, preparing artisanal pizzas, and ensuring exceptional quality in every dish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pizza Preparation and Cooking:
• Craft authentic Italian-style pizzas using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Operate and maintain a wood-burning stove to ensure pizzas are cooked to perfection.
• Create and execute signature and seasonal pizza recipes.
• Menu Collaboration:
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and refine the pizza menu.
• Innovate and introduce new pizza flavors while maintaining the authenticity of Italian cuisine.
• Quality Control:
• Ensure consistent presentation, taste, and quality of all pizzas served.
• Monitor ingredients to ensure freshness and compliance with food safety standards.
• Operational Efficiency:
• Manage dough preparation, proofing, and portioning to meet service demands.
• Maintain the wood-burning stove, including proper lighting, temperature control, and cleaning.
• Oversee inventory for pizza-specific ingredients and communicate ordering needs.
• Team Collaboration and Training:
• Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during service.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in pizza preparation techniques and wood stove operation.
• Health and Safety:
• Adhere to health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all kitchen activities.
• Conduct regular maintenance and cleaning of the work area and wood-burning stove.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef
• Expertise in operating and maintaining a wood-burning stove.
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, and traditional pizza-making techniques.
• Creativity in developing unique pizza recipes
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Culinary training
• Basic understanding of kitchen inventory management.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person