Pizza Chef

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada Lou Pécou Pizzeria Inc Full time

**Job Details**

Lou Pècou, is agourmet pizzeria in the North-End of Halifax, Nova Scotia. First opened in 2020, the restaurant is headed and owned by Toullec Cedric, Artisan Pizzaiolo. Lou Pècou has evolved significantly since opening both in food and in experience, earning a solid reputation in the city and was able to finish in the top 50 best restaurant in Nova Scotia.

The desire to consistently work on every aspect and details, from the kitchen to the dining experience, to offer an elevated dining experience has always been at the heart of Lou Pècou.The team is committed to showcasing our respect for the craft through the precision of our cooking and baking, our genuine care for our guests, and the passion for our work.

Reports to: Chef de Cuisine, Restaurant Manager.

Direct Reports:

- Line cooks
- Prep cooks
- Commis

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Culinary**
- Supervise the hourly line cooks, commis, and externs as they prepare their daily mise en place and prep mise en place
- Ensure that the walk-in coolers and dry storage spaces are kept clean and organized in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and restaurant guidelines
- Taste the daily mise en place to ensure proper seasoning and quality
- Lead an assigned station to ensure that all line cooks are preparing and plating the dishes properly
- Work in conjunction with the dining room and kitchen expeditor / Chef to ensure proper timing of all courses leaving the kitchen
- Work in conjunction with the Chef de Cuisine and porter team to ensure that all equipment and facilities are maintained in accordance with building standards and basic service standards
- Maintain the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation focusing on data entry and daily upholding of standards

**Hiring**
- Assist in interviewing potential kitchen employees when needed
- Actively seek out new members for our kitchen team to ensure a proper foundation as the restaurant grows and develops
- Act as the primary supervisor of line cook, commis, and extern teams and facilitate their growth via skills training and daily mentorship

**Menu Development**
- Support the Chef de Cuisine with the development of new dishes
- Assist in writing and costing recipes for menu
- Develop new techniques for each dish as they become necessary

**Qualification Standards**
- 3+ years sous-chef in a gourmet pizzeria or gourmet restaurant experience required
- 3+ years management experience required
- Advanced and accurate knife skills
- Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Capability to teach and mentor others
- Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
- Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques
- Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time

This job description above does not list each and every job responsibility of our Pizza Chef. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

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

**Salary**: $15.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (required)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Halifax, NS B3K 1C5 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Halifax, NS B3K 1C5: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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