AM Pizza Cook

Title: AM LINE COOK/PIZZA COOK

Reports to: Chef/Sous Chef

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the preparation and execution of Neapolitan pizzas and hot line items, ensuring consistent quality, proper food handling, and smooth kitchen operations through adherence to recipes, sanitation standards, and service readiness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible in the production, preparation and execution of Neapolitan pizzas.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating.
• Preps, stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Follows proper opening and closing procedures for the kitchen, including kitchen stations.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by Health Department
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, including neopolitan pizza preparation and execution
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Food Handlers permit on file

Working Conditions and Expectations:

• Work schedule will may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays
• Shifts will range from 6 – 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime
• Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.
• Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.
• Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant
• Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
• Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
• Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
• Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20 – 50 pounds.
• Repetitive tasks with few breaks
• Be able to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours.