We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Pizza Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-quality pizzas using fresh ingredients and traditional methods. The Pizza Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting pizzas, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pizza Preparation:
- Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to established recipes.
- Roll, stretch, and shape dough to desired thickness and size.
- Assemble pizzas with a variety of toppings, ensuring even distribution and adherence to portion sizes.
- Cooking:
- Operate pizza ovens, adjusting temperature and cooking times as necessary.
- Monitor pizzas during cooking to ensure they are cooked evenly and to the desired doneness.
- Maintain a steady flow of pizzas during peak hours, ensuring timely service.
- Quality Control:
- Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality.
- Ensure all pizzas meet the restaurant's standards for taste, appearance, and consistency.
- Address and rectify any issues with pizza quality or preparation.
- Kitchen Maintenance:
- Keep the pizza prep area clean, organized, and stocked with necessary ingredients and supplies.
- Follow proper food handling and sanitation procedures.
- Clean and maintain pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment.
- Customer Service:
- Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Address customer inquiries, special requests, and complaints promptly and courteously.
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless dining experience.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a pizza cook or similar role.
- Knowledge of pizza-making techniques and recipes.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Food handler certification (preferred).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity for handling kitchen equipment and ingredients.
Benefits:
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter explaining their relevant experience and interest in the position. Applications can be submitted online in Indeed or emailed to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Additional pay:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saskatoon, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-08-31
Expected start date: 2024-08-15
