Pizza Chef

Wshgroup; Newbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

Career progression

Job summary

WSH Restaurants in Newbury is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare and cook a variety of pizzas to meet customer orders and uphold quality standards.

The role requires mastery of hand-stretched pizza making, strict adherence to food safety rules, and the ability to work under pressure, including evenings and weekends. 45-hour weeks with a salary of up to £36,000 per annum.

We offer meals on shift, life assurance, and progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Pizza Chef in a high-volume kitchen
• Mastery of hand-stretched pizza making techniques
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• Attention to presentation and quality

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of pizzas to order while maintaining quality standards
• Create and manage pizza sauce recipes and topping combinations
• Develop new pizza recipes and contribute to menu innovation
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations in the kitchen
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations
• Manage multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace
• Work effectively as part of a team to deliver high-quality culinary results
• Address customer requests and dietary requirements when possible

Skills

Pizza making

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Menu development

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Pizza Chef to join our culinary team in Newburry, United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality pizzas and contributing to our restaurant's success.

Salary: up to £36,000pa

Hours per week: 45

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of pizzas to meet customer orders and maintain quality standards
• Create and manage pizza sauce recipes and topping combinations
• Develop new pizza recipes and contribute to menu innovation
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations in the kitchen
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain efficient operations
• Manage multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace
• Work effectively as part of a team to deliver excellent culinary results
• Address customer requests and dietary requirements when possible

Key Requirements

• Demonstrable extensive experience as a Pizza Chef in a high-volume kitchen environment is essential
• Mastery of hand-stretched pizza making techniques is a critical requirement
• Comprehensive understanding and strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards is non-negotiable
• Proven capability to perform efficiently under high-pressure situations and manage time effectively is crucial
• Superior teamwork abilities and exemplary communication skills are mandatory
• Demonstrated innovative approach to developing new pizza recipes and flavour combinations is required
• Willingness and ability to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends, is a necessity
• Meticulous attention to detail in food preparation and presentation is imperative
• Unwavering commitment to delivering consistently high-quality, exceptional pizza is essential

WSH Restaurants has built a family-feel culture where we offer development and progression for all. In addition to that, we also offer a range of benefits including:

THE BENEFITS

• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Life Assurance
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our Perkbox scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym. memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.

If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!