Pizza Cook/Lead
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS (Performed with or without reasonable accommodation)
Be able to prepare all food items.
Produce delicious, eye-appealing pizza. Maintain and ensure utmost safety, sanitation, and presentable cleanliness for your station, work area, and equipment used for preparation, including coolers and all storage areas.
Assist in set-up and break down of station. Adhere to the General Job Duties and Kitchen Rules, the Department of health regulations, and the Chefs standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation.
Support the staff, developing a sense of teamwork and cooperation. Perform additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef.
Train and develop new cooks and prep cooks at your station, while leading by example for other cooks as well, when applicable. Understand how to properly use and maintain all equipment used.
Guide kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils and machinery.
Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using proper cooking methods to maintain quality and freshness of product.
Write prep lists daily. Be able to follow and execute recipes from a recipe card.
Conduct team briefing (pre-shift meeting), discussing the menu, daily specials, and prep lists for the following day. Establish and monitor par levels, portion control and waste, utilizing ordered product and surplus food product to minimize waste. Understand and participate in the established purchasing /ordering process, working closely with the Chef.
Ensure accurate labeling, dating, and rotating using the FIFO method for all raw and prepped food products. Log/report any injury, accident and/or food borne illness incident (customers and/or staff) accurately and in a timely manner to the Chef.
Respond to all comments and complaints in a positive manner and alert Chef when necessary.
Communicate with the Chef honestly, accurately, respectfully and in a timely manner.
Work the pizza cart during peak meal hours while maintaining a responsive, approachable demeanor, displaying GREAT customer service and in a timely manner.
