Pizza Cook

Wilding Brands is expanding its team and is seeking a highly motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position of Back of House Team Member at Ghost Box Pizza. We are aiming for a creative and innovative approach towards artisanal pizza, sandwiches and salads for Ghost Box Pizza, a focused pizza kitchen in downtown Lafayette. As a Back of House Team Member you are hardworking, experienced in a fast and dynamic kitchen. We are seeking both full-time and part-time candidates that have experience as Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers. At a minimum, candidates must possess the skills below and be able to thrive in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.

About Stem Ciders

Stem Ciders is a craft cidery based in Lafayette, Colorado. Founded in 2013 by Eric Foster and Phil Kao, two passionate entrepreneurs with a deep appreciation for craft, and a strong commitment to reviving the cider tradition, Stem produces cider founded on three main principles: quality, style, and tradition.

Stem continues to grow nationally with wholesale and retail focus. Ghost Box Pizza, opening fall of 2021, is the company’s third retail concept, joining the original RiNo Taproom, established in 2014, and Acreage Cider House and Eatery, established in 2017 in Lafayette, Colorado. We have also merged with other breweries and have Denver Beer Co, Great Divide, Station 26 and Upslope under our umbrella as well.

Responsibilities:

● Ability to prepare and cook food to restaurant standards and specifications

● Knowledge of restaurant menu and cider menu

● Ability to work quickly while implementing set standards towards quality, portion and presentation standards

● Prepare food for service; clean and prepare food, set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies for each shift

● Strong work ethic and attention to cleanliness is a must. Keen attention to detail. Assist with cleaning and stocking

● Promote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, consistency, reliability, honesty, integrity and professionalism

Requirements:

● Ability to work in a small dynamic team with minimal supervision.

● Previous Line Cook experience is a must. Especially with pizza and dough stretching

● Experience cooking from scratch and cooking a seasonal menu is preferred.

● Previous experience operating a wood fire grill and wood pizza oven is preferred.

● Flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays.

● Ability to work standing for up to 8 hours at a time.

● Capable of lifting 20-50 lbs.

● Adept at multitasking.

● Creative and forward thinking.

● Able to work quickly while implementing set standards towards quality, portion and presentation.

● Prepare for food service; clean and chop food, set up and stock stations.

● Strong work ethic and attention to cleanliness are a must. Keen attention to detail. Assist with cleaning and stocking. Open and close the restaurant and perform related work as requested.

Benefits:

● Health Insurance after a waiting period for all full-time employees.

● Paid time off after a waiting period for all full-time employees.

● 401K program, company matching for all employees after 1 year

● Stem Ciders/Wilding Brand products and industry discounts.

This position is hourly, at Ghost Box, a restaurant of Stem Ciders’ in Lafayette, CO, with a starting hourly rate of $15.16/hour + Tips. Prep Cook Positions start at an hourly rate of $18.00/hr.