Pizza Maker/Food Prep Starting at $17.05/hr.

Pizza Maker

Home Run Inn is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Pizza Makers to join our Full Service Casual restaurant in Darien, IL!

Position Summary: Perform the art of making delicious and great quality looking pizza according to SOP and recipes.

Must be available to work weekends/evening shifts, as well as holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Stock and prepare necessary food ingredients and dry goods needed for pizza preparation.
• Read order tickets for appropriate ingredients to utilize.
• Stretch and prepare edges of the pizza crust. Measure and apply ingredients to pizza.
• Cook pizza by placing in oven, monitoring the cooking process, take pizza out of oven and slice.
• Clean pizza ovens, meat tables and all food prep machine on a regular basis.
• Move food and beverage stock when necessary and assist in inventory process.
• Monitor quality of food and spoilage.
• Rotate perishable stock items based on FIFO method of inventory.
• Follow SOP's of pizza preparation adhering to specified weights, measures, portioning techniques and safe food handling practices.
• Follow specific SOP of dough handling regarding proper proofing time and stretching techniques.
• Be able to perform opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Use kitchen / cooking appliances and equipment.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Work from verbal and written orders
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Constantly be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Able to thrive in a Fast Paced environment.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stack weight up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate Kitchen Equipment
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. (4pm-close)
• Basic understanding of Food Safety and Sanitation Practices
• Food Handler certification. (Obtain within 30 days of being hired)
• Safety shoes required prior to first shift.

Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame

Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business known for authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. From our restaurants to our frozen pizza business, we proudly lead the Chicago frozen pizza market while continuing to grow beyond the city we call home. Our purpose is simple: to give people more Home Runs in their day through great food, great experiences, and teammates who take pride in what they do. At Home Run Inn, our pizza may be iconic, but our people are what make the difference. Many of our leaders started as pizza makers, cashiers, and production teammates, and we're proud to build careers from within while staying true to our values of family, pride, grit, and courage. If you're looking for a place where values matter, people come first, and careers are built, not just jobs, we'd love to meet you.