Pizza Cook

Pizza Cook

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

The Role

As a pizza cook, you maintain high quality standards for each dish that is sent out. Consistency and perfection are the two things you strive for when delivering an unforgettable dining experience while working in a team-oriented environment.

What We Will Ask Of You:

• Willingness to learn how to make homemade pastas and bread, on a daily basis
• Interested in learning how to cook with wood fire grills and ovens
• Interested in performing whole animal butchery techniques
• Accurately and efficiently prepare the highest quality cuisine for our guests; compiling consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Adhere to all DHEC regulations for cleanliness and sanitation
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut burners, convection oven flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sauting or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or maintaining
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement

Requirements For Success:

• A minimum 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and line cook experience
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Basic food cost knowledge
• Understanding and knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and restaurant employees.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.
• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.