& Sons Hospitality Group is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate cooking professionals. You will be cooking elevated, fun, thoughtful food, with the best ingredients available. We are currently operating multiple small restaurant outlets (Ham Bar, Mockingbird Taco, Wizard Hat Pizza, the Buttery a provision store, Chickadee bakery, and Vyne Yard wineshop) and we are growing. If you re looking for an opportunity to work and learn in a positive, team-oriented environment that allows for creative input and growth, we look forward to hearing from you.Job Duties:
- Prepare and cook pizzas in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and quality standards.
- Monitor and maintain the proper temperature of pizza ovens and other cooking equipment.
- Prepare dough, sauces, and toppings to ensure the availability of ingredients for pizza production.
- Stretch and shape pizza dough to achieve the desired thickness and size.
- Apply appropriate amounts of sauce, cheese, and toppings to pizzas, ensuring consistent portioning and presentation.
- Operate and maintain various kitchen equipment, such as mixers, slicers, and dough presses.
- Monitor cooking times to ensure that pizzas are baked or cooked to perfection.
- Assist in managing inventory levels by monitoring ingredient usage and reporting shortages to the management.
- Ensure compliance with NYC food safety regulations during food preparation and storage.
- Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to expedite orders during peak hours and maintain a smooth workflow.
- Communicate effectively with the waitstaff to ensure timely delivery of orders and address any customer inquiries or special requests.
- Train and mentor new kitchen staff members on proper pizza preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Assist in other kitchen duties, such as prepping ingredients, washing dishes, and maintaining stock levels, as needed.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary education or relevant certification is a plus.
- Previous experience as a pizza cook or in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Knowledge of NYC labor laws and food safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of food products.
- Proficient in pizza dough preparation, stretching, and shaping techniques.
- Strong understanding of different pizza styles, toppings, and flavor combinations.
- Ability to operate and maintain various kitchen equipment, such as pizza ovens, dough mixers, and slicers.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity to assemble and garnish pizzas with precision.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment and handle multiple orders simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality pizzas consistently.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and address customer inquiries or concerns professionally.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. The company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
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