Pizza Cook - Full-Time Opportunity!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pizza Cook is responsible for working in conjunction with the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine on all aspects of culinary production for the Copia Restaurant, and specifically for producing technically proficient and delicious pizzas of varying types based on traditional and updated recipes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares dough, sauce, toppings.
• Performs accurate and expeditious pizza production in a high-volume, made-to-order manner.
• Assists in additional kitchen prep and line cooking as directed by Chefs, including but not limited to working or supporting garde manger, saute and grill stations.
• Performs tasks related to but not limited to organization of reach-in coolers, dry stock with proper storage and security and sanitation guidelines.

Manages a clean pizza station while keeping equipment sanitized between uses throughout preparation period and during service.

• Properly executes all opening and closing procedures as directed by Sous Chef including complete and accurate completion of all paperwork related to the efficient operation of assigned station.
• Ensures proper packaging, storage and security of all food items at all stages of receipt or preparation with relation to temperature, location, labeling, packaging and all established procedures.
• Assists other team members as needed or directed by Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine.
• Maintains proper inventory of station pars on prep list and ordering appropriately.
• Responsible for monitoring posted work schedule.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience :

One (1) year of culinary experience or AOS in Culinary Arts or a combination of education and experience.

Licenses / Certifications :

California Food Handler’s Certificate, or ability to obtain a certificate within 30 days of hire. HACCP or ServSafe Certification a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Background in high volume or fine dining restaurant establishment, with emphasis on experience in an artisan pizza-making establishment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Advanced knife skills.
• Pizza prep and pizza-making experience.
• Intermediate to advanced level of culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to read, write, understand, execute, and communicate in English.
• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to customers.
• Must display a high level of energy and self-motivation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
• Regular work requires a great deal of standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry fifty (50) pounds, with assistance.
• Ability to withstand high ambient temperatures while working in close proximity of cooking equipment.
30+ days ago