Pizza Maker

TOP PAY
TOP QUALITY FOOD. ** Immediate openings:

Experienced Pizza Maker(s), Job Summary

Do you want to work in a fast-paced back-of-house environment, preparing and firing, Italian cuisine? Can you remain calm and adaptable under pressure? Can you maintain attention to detail when in a hectic environment? If yes, Village Italian wants you to join our team! We are a 100 seat restaurant inside Vickery Village in Cumming. We are perfection-seeking in all that we do, but we adhere to a “work-hard, play-hard” ethos and are committed to work-life balance.

Our ideal candidate will be cooperative and collaborative, energetic and upbeat, self-motivated and disciplined. Candidates should reside within a 30-minute proximity to the store.

Responsibilities and Duties

Be timely and dependable.

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation and health regulations and restaurant requirements.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Coordinate with the team, and other colleagues to review par levels, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job.
• Ensure that the opening shift completes startup of kitchen line and designated prep work according to restaurant procedures.

Complete opening duties:

• Set up work station with required food, tools, equipment, and supplies according to standards.
• Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Check production schedule and pars with station.
• Establish priority items for the day.
• The ability to implement corrective actions with staff as warranted.
• Keep track of any supplies that need to be requisitioned for the days tasks.
• Transport supplies from the storage unit and stock in designated areas.
• Inspect cleanliness and organization of the line and work stations; rectify deficiencies.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to department standards.
• Be aware of any shortages before items run out.
• Ensure all procedures are completed to the departmental standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Be aware of all guest counts and count all food amounts.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the owner/mgr to optimize service to guest.
• Be aware of any items that can be used in daily specials or elsewhere.
• Maintain production charts according to department standards.
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by the health department and restaurant requirements.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food cost.
• Disinfect and sanitize cutting boards and worktables.
• Direct and assist team in order to make clean up a more efficient process.
• Break down work station and complete closing duties according to departmental standards:
• Return all food items to the proper storage areas. Transport empty, dirty pots and pans to the dish station.
• Rotate all returned products.
• Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away.
• Straighten up and organize all storage areas.
• Clean up and wipe down food prep areas, reach-ins/walk-ins, and shelves.
• Return all unused and clean utensils/equipment to specified locations.
• Turn off all equipment not needed for the next shift. Make sure all meats are stored on clean pans.
• Maintain high uniform and personal appearance standards.
• Assist in preserving a safe and secure work environment.
• Consistently meet all best practice standards set in employee handbook and during training.

Qualifications and Skills

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years experience in a Italian restaurant or pizzeria setting required, expertise in hand-tossed dough.
• Expertise in crafting handcrafted pizzas, and we are not interested in those experienced with conveyor belt pizza production, knowledge of pizza in Bakers Pride or convection oven.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques for pizza preparation.
• ServeSafe license a plus, but not required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure, calmly but with a sense of urgency, in a hot, noisy and close-quarters environment.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in english.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for measurements
• Ability to work a variable schedule, potentially including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work as a “team player,” maintaining open and honest communication with colleagues and management.
• Ability to sanitate work areas regularly to meet hygiene standards
• Ability to assist in other kitchen tasks as needed
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for periods exceeding 5 hours.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or program preferred.
• Pizza maker for 5 years.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills;
• Must have the ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds; knife skills; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Food safety handler card or ServeSafe is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries. Pay is based on experience and competency.
• Paid time off
• Energetic, focused, and collaborative work environment

We Encourage a Diverse Workforce: Village Italian believes that a diversified group of associates contributes to a culture of values, team spirit, and company growth. We feel this helps us to adapt to and embrace the diverse cultures and beliefs of our customers and the

NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR AGENCIES. Only local candidates will be contacted; there is no relocation for this position. If you are serious regarding a position with our company apply in- person (Monday thru Friday from 3-5pm) or text 561.376.3772.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Can you work Sundays?

Experience:

• hand tossed (no conveyor belt oven): 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person