Pizza Chef

DELIVEROO; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Pizza Chef, where you will be at the heart of culinary creativity! This role involves preparing delicious pizzas, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring the highest food safety standards. You’ll be responsible for managing kitchen operations, minimizing waste, and training team members to deliver an exceptional dining experience. With a commitment to quality and teamwork, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a range of perks, including free food and a clear career development path, while being part of a mission to transform how people eat and shop.

Benefits

5% discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday

Free food

Access to Deliveroo Plus

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Employee assistance programme

Company paid team meals

Online learning courses

Clear career development path

Qualifications

• A team player who is committed and motivated to maintain excellent standards.
• Experience in food preparation and safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and cooking of pizzas to strict specifications.
• Lead the kitchen team and ensure food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Motivation

Commitment to standards

Job description

Pizza Chef - South Hampstead

£13.08 per hour

35 hour contract + available overtime

Start date January

Margherita, Americana, Capricciosa - we got ‘em, and you’re the person who loves to make them. You will be the point of call to manage the preparation and cooking of all pizzas to strict specification, and safety procedures as directed by your leads. You will report into the Site Manager and work closely with the Site Management team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparation:
  • You will be responsible for the preparation for everything that is on the menu, ensuring that it is cooked to the correct standard and specification.
  • You will minimise the levels of wastage by correctly maintaining and storing products, assisting with unloading of deliveries of food and equipment.
  • You and your team will be responsible in company labelling and dating processes.
• Leadership and Teamwork:
  • You will be the person that your team will turn to; you are the driving force when it comes to everything that happens in the kitchen.
  • You will be responsible for communicating with your team in order to provide guests with the best possible experience in the restaurant.
  • You will communicate with the management team on how to improve ways of work, collaborating with the Site Manager on stock needs and communicating any problems with deliveries.
  • You will be responsible for training other team members, motivating the team and promoting a positive work environment.
• Hygiene & Safety:
  • Ensure all required processes are followed, including food safety / health & safety controls.
  • Follow all opening and closing procedures for your section, including setting up and prep responsibilities.
  • Complete all safety training for your role.
  • Ensure that all fridges, freezers and other food storage areas are clean, tidy and following food safety procedures.

Who we are looking for:

• A team player.
• Committed.
• Motivated to do a good job with excellent standards of work.

What to expect from the interview process:

• Step 1: Apply for any role you'd like to be considered for - we'd love to hear from you!
• Step 2: If your application is successful, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to say hello and understand more about your experience.
• Step 3: If we decide to progress your application, you will be invited to an onsite interview with one of the restaurant managers.
• Step 4: We'll come back to you quickly after your interview to let you know the outcome!

Benefits:

• 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday, increases with length of service.
• Free food and LOTS of it.
• Access to Deliveroo Plus (no delivery fee on all orders).
• Life assurance.
• Access to discounts in other companies via our benefits portal.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Company paid team meals and nights out.
• Online learning courses delivered by global universities.
• Clear career development path.

Why Deliveroo?

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.
We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.