Line Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Prep/Line Cook

Buddy’s Story

Over 75 years ago a new style of pizza was born in the Motor City, and it was different. What makes a pizza Detroit-Style? The same things that made Detroit, MI– a little bit of ingenuity, some stubborn spirit and a whole lot of heart. It’s what sparked an original idea back in 1946 to take a steel auto pan, create something new and make Buddy’s the birthplace of Detroit-Style Pizza. Detroit-Style Pizza is recognizable by its iconic square shape and crunchy, cheesy corner slices.

Founded on the corner of Six Mile and Conant Buddy’s has now grown with locations across Michigan and is expanding throughout the mid-west to introduce Detroit-Style Pizza beyond the Detroit area.

Key Responsibilities:

Buddy's Pizza is currently seeking great people to join our team! Our ideal candidates share a passion for food, people and providing the highest-level experiences to our guests. With Buddy's Pizza expanding comes opportunities galore! We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, health benefits, and meal discounts.

Our Prep Teams play an essential role in serving our guests and delivering a great dining experience! You will be responsible for preparing Buddy’s award-winning dough to specifications that consistently exceed our guest’s expectations. Your objective as a prep person is to provide co-workers with the materials, they need to produce a high-quality product quickly and efficiently for our Guests. The items you prepare are an essential part to more than half of our menu items. Preparing them exactly to Buddy’s specifications is the most important and critical aspect of the prep person’s role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learns and maintains standards in food production and quality.
• Expedites orders in a timely manner.
• Maintains a professional relationship with fellow associates.
• Helps reduce loss/waste.
• Actively participates in training efforts.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Checks and dates all deliveries received and report any variances to chef in charge.
• Verifies that all coolers are at the proper temperatures and are cleaned daily.
• Processes inventory requisition and receives supplies as necessary for quality production.
• Prepares the proper amount of food according to production or forecast sheets and production plans.
• Prepares items in accordance with established recipes for a consistent product.
• Maintain a favorable work relationship with all company employees, to promote a harmonious work environment.
• Always provide a favorable image of Buddy’s Pizza.
• Demonstrate teamwork by assisting other employees with duties as needed.
• Maintain the highest level of cleanliness and preventative maintenance.
• Displays team-building skills and always handles assignments with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Qualities:

• High energy working to keep up with the pace of the restaurant and the team.
• Dependable team player with successful record of work attendance
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach, lift, bend and carry heavy objects.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must always adhere to Buddy’s uniform policy and standards.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and required to be used as required.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read food orders rung into the kitchen.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds comfortably.
• Ability to reach, lift, bend and carry heavy objects.

At Buddy’s we have a long history of celebrating diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that accepts all individuals and their differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit discrimination and harassment in accordance with federal, state and local laws.