Now Hiring Pizza Cooks

The primary purpose of this position is to correctly and quickly prepare food orders placed by the customers; to ensure pizzas and other baked food products coming out of the oven have been prepared according to the customers' orders; separate orders based on whether the product is for dine-in, carryout, or delivery customers. Orders are then either boxed for carryout or delivery, or given to Servers for service in the dining room. Cooks also prepare in advance of their need items used in the preparation of products sold by Pizza Hut, operate the cash register, wash dishes, and answer phones. This is a critical position to the success of this Pizza Hut restaurant in that these are the Company's products.

The following functions have been determined to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

When the word "policies" or the phrase "policies and procedures" or similar language is used in any of the Company's documents, the term refers to all policy and procedure bulletins, manuals, training materials, memoranda, newsletters, communications on the “Document Viewer” on the computer, and all other documents and oral discussions with team members.

Following the directions of the immediate supervisor, the person responsible for this position prepares a certain number of each type of pizzas sold at lunch time. Turn on equipment used in the preparation of products, for example, the dough proofer. Review the prep list prepared by management to determine how much of each item needed will be prepared for the day.

Person responsible for this position will also turn on all equipment used in the kitchen for preparing customer orders.

Pizza sauce is stored in the walk-in.

Prepare dough for different types of pizza crusts following the job aids posted in the restaurants.

Other items are prepared as called for on the prep list following standard recipes and procedures. Items, once prepared, are stored in the walk-in refrigerator.

Operate computer system to take orders.

When the Pizza Hut is open for business the person responsible for this position remains in the preparation area and makes products per the customers' orders. Place the correct type and amount of toppings, sauce and cheese according to the specs in the correct sequence on the pizzas as ordered by the customer.

Place the pizza in the oven for baking. Due to differences in cooking times some food items are placed at different spots on the conveyor to control time in the oven.

From time to time the oven must be opened using an access door and food items being baked attended to or other items inserted.

Other items as ordered by the customer are prepared following standard written recipes and procedures.

Cut pizzas into correct number of slices and either send with a Server into dining room or box for carryout.

Operate cash drawer as needed being sure to make change correctly. Assist customers by taking order either over telephone or at front counter being sure to follow prepared script. Enter order into the computer system.

As needed, while open for business, the person responsible for this position restocks the make table and cut table. Items for restocking are stored in the walk-in, reach-in, or under the make table, or some other refrigerated piece of equipment.

When the restaurant closes, the person responsible for this position cleans up and closes down their work area. Clean out the reach-in cooler using hand towel and soapy water.

Clean top and front of oven using hand towel and soapy water.

Cover all food items with clean stainless steel cover(s) or plastic cover.

Clean all stainless with hand towel and soapy water.

Filling the make table with sufficient stock for the anticipated business. The area where this work is done is in full view of the customer. Responsible for cleaning all equipment used in prep work. This includes cleaning and organizing shelves in the walk in refrigerator.

When needed, person performing this position will be required to respond to customer at the carryout counter and drive-thru window. Cashing out customers' tickets in computer. Verifying order and thanking customers.

At the end of the shift, but not at closing time, the person responsible for this position has certain assigned clean-up and restocking responsibilities. The make table, work area, and other areas in the restaurant are cleaned and prepared for the next shift. Refilling the make table, reach-in cooler and walk-in refrigerator.

Break down and clean the wing fryer, cut table and other equipment used in the production of food for customers.

Wash dishware, glassware, silverware, pans, and utensils used in preparing and serving food to customers.

Mental alertness/intelligence. At times these responsibilities are performed by one person without supervision or assistance. As many as 25 to 35 pizza and other food items may be baking at one time. Must possess sufficient mental ability/intelligence to work effectively without supervision or assistance and to perform the job functions in a consistent and reliable manner.

Must be able to stoop down and bend over to stock items stored in reach in refrigerator or under the maketable.

Must have sufficient visual ability to read written instructions, prepare food items, and maintain clean area.

Must be able to hear customer orders as given over the phone.

Must be able to provide verbal information to co-workers and supervisors as to status of orders, materials needed to fill orders, problems or difficulties that may arise as the job is in progress. Must be able to verbalize order instructions to customers.

Position involves manually preparing food products for customers following exact weights and measures according to company specification, while as many as 25 to 30 orders are waiting to be prepared. Order tickets are identical in color, size and shape, which reduces visual cues for distinguishing between colors.

Food preparation areas are located close to ovens. EQUIPMENT USED:

• An open topped, refrigerated, compartmented table for the storage of food items used in the preparation of products for customer orders. Has doors which allow access to interior refrigerated section below the table top where additional food items are stored as back-up for the items stored on top of the table.
• A stainless steel table where cooked pizzas are cut into slices and where other products are assembled prior to serving them to the customer.
• A power driven device operating at high temperatures used to bake food products.
• A stainless steel sink, separated into three compartments to wash, rinse, and sanitize all kitchen tools, and smallwares not washed in the automatic dishwasher.
• These are volumetric cups used by Pizza Hut restaurants for portioning cheese and toppings for pizzas.
• These are metal or plastic items, round in shape, of varying diameter and circumference, used to separate pans filled with dough to protect the dough inside the pan from contamination and to allow pans to be stacked for storage.
• This is a tool consisting of a handle attached to a small wheeled drum that is dotted with plastic protrusions. It is used to perforate certain types of dough prior to topping to prevent formation of bubbles during baking.
• A round metal device with a raised edge for holding dough prior to topping and baking.
• Walk-in". This is a hard surface board, rectangular or square in shape used to cut pizzas on and other food products.
• A refrigerated piece of equipment with doors which open to allow dough or pizza ingredients to be stored inside for easy access.
• Prep Table". Kitchen Utensils". Point of Sale Computer". Contains cash drawer used to make change for customer transactions, track paid outs, delivery orders, and dispatching delivery orders.

This work is performed on the employer's premises, in the kitchen area.