Cook

Napoli's Pizza; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 11,160 - 15,624; Full time

Job summary

A local pizzeria in Parkersburg is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook food according to customer orders. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness in food handling. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean kitchen, collaborating with co-workers, and handling customer complaints. The position requires a High School Diploma, 1–2 years of cooking experience, and knowledge of food safety. This is a full-time entry-level role with a salary range of $1,000.00 to $1,400.00.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Restaurant Cook.
• Possession of current food handling permit and ServSafe certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food as requested by customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Communicate supply needs to management before depletion.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleanliness and organization

Customer service

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook at Napoli's Pizza

The Cook will prepare and direct the preparation of food to be served to customers, ensuring high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for preparing and cooking food as requested and ordered by customers, using established policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized process for food preparation and cooking.
• Cook for various areas including dining room, banquet/conference rooms, customer pick‑up, delivery, and catering services.
• Replenish and organize food stocks and supplies, working with management to maintain inventory and reorder necessary items.
• Ensure safe food preparation, kitchen cleaning, and trash removal.
• Implement safety practices for food handling, including marking food items with expiration dates and preventing cross‑contamination.
• Maintain current knowledge of safe and healthy food handling practices and keep required food handling permit or ServSafe certification up to date.
• Unload incoming truck loads and assist in inventory and stocking of supplies.
• Conduct routine inspections of supplies, checking expiration dates and ensuring only fresh, safe food in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries.
• Maintain a healthy, clean kitchen, reporting equipment or supply issues to management.
• Communicate supply needs to management before depletion.
• Collaborate with co‑workers to provide exceptional customer service and timely, quality dishes.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and resolve concerns to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain professional working relationships with co‑workers, vendors, and the public.
• Show proactive, positive, and sincere interest in customers and the community.
• Comply with all company policies, SOPs, departmental checklists, and other required rules.
• Follow safety and security practices, completing all daily checklists accurately.
• Complete required training and pass all necessary assessments.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Restaurant Cook.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service handling practices and food safety training; possession of current food handling permit and ServSafe certification.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and safe operation of industrial kitchen equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees.
• Professional demeanor, reliability, discretion, and good judgment.
• Ability to work near moving parts or in extreme hot or cold conditions.
• Potential exposure to toxic or caustic cleaning chemicals.
• Physical demands: speaking, hearing, seeing, standing for long periods, walking, reaching, using manual dexterity, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Regular attendance, with willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and maintain punctuality.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants

Location: Belpre, OH

Salary: $1,000.00 – $1,400.00