Pizza Chef

2 weeks ago


Ancaster, Canada Famiglia Ristorante Full time

A Pizza Chef, also known as a Pizzaiolo, is responsible for preparing and cooking pizzas in a restaurant or pizzeria. Their job description typically includes:
1. Pizza Preparation:

- Selecting and preparing pizza dough, ensuring it's properly stretched and shaped.
- Grating cheese and distributing it evenly on pizzas.

2. Cooking:

- Operating pizza ovens and maintaining the correct temperature.
- Monitoring cooking times to ensure pizzas are cooked to perfection.
- Rotating pizzas as needed for even cooking.

3. Creativity:

- Developing new pizza recipes and variations.
- Experimenting with different ingredients and flavors.

4. Ingredient Management:

- Ordering and managing pizza ingredients, including cheeses, sauces, and toppings.
- Ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.

5. Hygiene and Safety:

- Adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Keeping the kitchen and work area clean and organized.

6. Teamwork:

- Collaborating with kitchen staff to coordinate orders and ensure timely service.
- Communicating effectively with servers and chefs.

7. Customer Service:

- Interacting with customers, taking orders, and making recommendations.
- Ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality pizzas.

8. Equipment Maintenance:

- Cleaning and maintaining pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment.
- Reporting any equipment malfunctions or issues.

9. Efficiency:

- Preparing pizzas efficiently during peak hours to meet demand.
- Managing multiple orders simultaneously.

10. Training:

- Training and supervising assistant pizza chefs or kitchen staff.

11. Menu Knowledge:

- Being well-informed about the restaurant's pizza menu and specials.

12. Adaptability:

- Adapting to changes in the kitchen or menu as needed.

A successful Pizza Chef should have excellent culinary skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating delicious pizzas. They should also work well under pressure, maintain a clean workspace, and prioritize food safety.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.68-$25.57 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-20
Expected start date: 2024-05-15


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