PIZZA MAKER JOB SUMMARY

The Pizza Maker is responsible for preparing high-quality pizzas according to customers’ orders.  These duties include: (1) preparing pizza dough, (2) cutting, grating and slicing various ingredients, (3) accurately preparing pizzas according to the Company recipe book (4) maintaining the cleanliness of the pizza ovens, (5) following Company, state, and federal sanitary standards and safety standards to promote a safe dining environment for guests and a safe work environment for employees, and (6) exceeding our guests’ service standards and expectations, all while adhering to direction from management.

PIZZA MAKER ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet all performance expectations and comply with all Company policies as set forth in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to all performance, attendance, and conduct requirements


• Maintain a positive, high, well-balanced energy level throughout the entire shift


• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and various toppings


• Monitor the temperature of the pizza overs as well as cooking times


• Prepare high-quality pizzas according to the Company recipe book


• Manage all food order slips and ensure that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner


• Display understanding of manuals and successfully complete all training tests


• Exhibit consistently dependable, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy conduct


• Provide exemplary guest service on a consistent basis


• Complete any and all assigned cleaning duties, including stocking and organization


• Perform all assigned side-work quickly and efficiently


• Properly set up and break down stations before and after operating hours


• Attend all departmental and service training seminars as requested or assigned


• Any additional responsibilities as directed by the Department Manager or MOD

PIZZA MAKER SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of Teamwork and Toast POS system


• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to interact with guests, the public, and coworkers


• Proficient verbal communication skills


• Ability to work under pressure and professionally deal with stressful situations during busy periods in a loud, busy, and crowded environment


• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with kitchen and front of the house employees to provide overall guest satisfaction


• Ability to work safely and quickly with kitchen utensils, such as knives, and kitchen equipment in order to efficiently prepare food ingredients


• Extensive knowledge of proper food handling requirements


• Extensive knowledge of food recipes


• Strong knowledge of safe usage of kitchen utensils and equipment

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent optional

Experience

Minimum of one year’s experience in a large commercial kitchen operation  preferred

Age

Must be at least 18 years old.

Licenses or Certificates

ServSafe Certification

ABC Service Certification

CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the Company’s right in its sole discretion to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason without notice.

GROOMING

All employees must wear the proper uniform and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Company’s grooming standards. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in an environment with constantly elevated temperatures


• Must be able to work and move quickly in a tight-space environment in a safe manner without disrupting other employees


• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

OTHER

Applicants with additional language skills preferred

COMPENSATION:  $18.00 - $20.00 PER HOUR, FREE PARKING.  MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK NIGHTS AND SUNDAYS