Pizza Chef

Wells & Co; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading establishment as a Pizza Chef in Peterborough. In this entry-level position, you'll play a crucial role in crafting quality pizzas while upholding high standards of hygiene and service. Experience a supportive work culture with robust training and progression opportunities, along with competitive pay and perks including tips and discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company Pension scheme

Retail and beer discounts

Employee Assistance programme

Free food when on shift

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Committed and passionate attitude to work.
• Good initiative to increase efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pizzas quickly and efficiently.
• Ensuring good hygiene and health & safety.
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and operation standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

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Welcome to the Queen's Head, your new home from home in the heart of Peterborough, where our love comes in threes! Think light crispy artisan pizza (cooked in our amazing wood-fired oven), warming one-pots of comfort food (bubbling mac n cheese) and pints of beer (crafted at our Grandfathers Brewery).

We will offer you a great package:

• Competitive hourly rate + tips
• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Benefits portal
• Employee Assistance programme
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
• Free food when on shift
• 30% dining discount of all managed houses
• Great working environment and great prospects!

Your role as Pizza Chef:

This is an entry level chef position in the kitchen. Our pizza chefs have one of the most important roles in our business. After all, without them there would be no pizzas to sell! As one of our pizza chefs you will be tasked with creating quality pizza promptly, ensuring the pizza is cooked correctly.

Your main duties as Pizza Chef will involve:

• Preparing pizzas quickly and efficiently
• Ensuring good hygiene and health & safety at all times
• Adhering accurately and consistently to portion controls
• Unloading and organising equipment and food deliveries
• Carrying out stock rotation to ensure all food items are within their shelf life, including maintaining correct storage conditions
• Preparing and presenting all food items to our brand standard, therefore achieving guest satisfaction at every eating occasion
• Ensuring the kitchen operation is maintained to the highest standards regarding cleanliness and maintenance
• Having a ‘teamwork makes the dream work’ mindset
• Performing other duties as required, including deep cleans and laundry of kitchen towels and aprons

At the start of your employment, you will be required to complete some online training modules that will better prepare you for the role and give you a recognised certificate in each area; including Health and Safety and Food Hygiene, amongst others. You will also receive a clear role induction as well as on-the-job training from experienced and passionate team members to help you excel.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 6 months experience in a busy kitchen environment
• A committed and passionate attitude to work, always looking to improve and respond positively to feedback
• A can-do and hardworking attitude combined with a calm and efficient approach to duties
• Consistent high working standards, including attention to detail, organisation, reliability, and teamwork
• Good initiative to increase efficiency, remain busy during working hours, and take on extra responsibilities

Career Progression:

The next role up from this position is Senior Pizza Chef, which involves more responsibility and leadership, along with increased pay and progression opportunities for ambitious employees.