PIZZA CHEF

Natural9 Corporation; San Juan; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural9 Corporation is seeking a dedicated Pizza Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen. The candidate will handle dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, and baking, while ensuring consistent quality and presentation of pizzas, sauces, and toppings.

Familiarity with various ovens and strict food-safety practices is essential. Ideal applicants bring 1–2 years of experience in pizza or similar roles, and are willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Dough preparation, fermentation, shaping, and baking techniques.
• Experience with preparing pizza, sauces, toppings, and garnishes per recipes.
• Familiar with gas, electric, and wood-fired ovens.
• Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Maintain consistent quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and meet deadlines.
• Inventory control and FIFO procedures.
• Stand for long periods and handle kitchen equipment safely.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
• Willing to work shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in hotel, Italian restaurant, or high-volume pizza kitchen is an advantage.

Education

High school diploma / culinary certificate

Tools

Pizza ovens

Job description

• High school diploma, culinary certificate, or vocational training in Culinary Arts, Food Preparation, or related field.




• At least 1–2 years of experience as a Pizza Chef, Pizza Maker, Line Cook, or similar position.




• Knowledgeable in pizza dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, shaping, and baking techniques.




• Skilled in preparing different types of pizza, sauces, toppings, and garnishes according to established recipes.




• Familiar with operating pizza ovens, including gas, electric, and wood-fired ovens.




• Knowledge of proper food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and kitchen safety procedures.




• Able to maintain consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation.




• Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while meeting service deadlines.




• Good knowledge of ingredient storage, FIFO procedures, and inventory control.




• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and handle kitchen equipment safely.




• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.




• Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays as required.




• Experience in a hotel, Italian restaurant, or high-volume pizza kitchen is an advantage.