Kitchen Shift Lead

Catch a Fire Pizza; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary scene is seeking a passionate Cook to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing artisan wood-fired dishes and other menu items while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on quality and teamwork, you will collaborate closely with the Chef and Back of House team. The company offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a vibrant work culture. If you have a passion for food and enjoy working with high-quality ingredients, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your culinary skills in an exciting setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Free Employee Meals

Additional Discounts

Ongoing Career Development

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; training provided.
• 3+ years of kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wood-fired food and other menu items with quality and speed.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace at all times.
• Promote company culture and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent knife skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Wood-fired Oven

Job description

COOK

Do you have a passion for artisan food? Do you like to work with high quality ingredients and prepare recipes from scratch? Are you excited about cooking with FIRE? Do you love the challenge of a fast-paced environment? If so, then you are a great candidate for Exhibition Cook at Catch-a-Fire Pizza. We offer competitive pay plus great benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match as well as additional team member perks.

POSITION SUMMARY

Catch-a-Fire Pizza is now hiring a full-time Cook. We are seeking a passionate culinary professional to work with our Chef and Back of House team to prepare wood-fired food and other featured items from our creative, artisan menu. Part time hours are also available. This position will require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

1. Passion for food
2. No previous experience necessary - We will train you!
3. Preferred Qualifications:
1. 3+ years of kitchen experience & strong culinary skills
2. Wood-fired cooking experience
3. Excellent knife skills
4. ServSafe Manager Certification

Requirements

1. Dependable attendance and punctuality
2. Ability to work with professionalism with all team members and guests at all times
3. Adept in following directions & adhering to procedures with quality, consistency & speed
4. Completing guest orders accurately and within service goals
5. Working clean and professionally at all times in our exhibition kitchen
6. Being extremely knowledgeable about our menu
7. Following proper food safety procedures
8. Must be able to thrive and excel in a fast-paced environment and consistently uphold very high standards
9. Must be able to maintain a positive attitude at all times and demonstrate teamwork
10. Attention to detail, ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

1. Be a Brand Ambassador! Promote Catch-a-Fire’s goals and company culture; follow company policies & procedures
2. Able to successfully collaborate and communicate with all team members
3. Able to thoroughly understand all menu items and be able to execute with quality, consistency & speed
4. Ensure all ingredients are fresh and menu items are prepared to specs
5. Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients
6. Properly cook and handle various food items (including meat, seafood, dairy and vegetables) using a variety of cooking methods
7. Operate one or more of the following stations: Wood-fired Oven, Toss, Pizza Make, Cold Side, Hot Side
8. Successfully open and close your workstation using proper procedures and guidelines
9. Communicating with other team members to coordinate orders and maintain efficient speed of service
10. Assisting in keeping food storage areas organized and sanitized
11. Assisting in keeping food items rotated and labeled
12. Clean dishes, wash cooking utensils and cookware as needed
13. Taking out trash/recycling/compost as needed
14. Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary workspace at all times
15. Focus on quality control and speed of service so the restaurant can operate efficiently and successfully

BENEFITS

1. Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
2. 401(k) Plan with company match
3. Paid Time Off
4. Free Employee Meals + Additional Discounts
5. Ongoing Career Development
6. Opportunity to join a vibrant and growing company!

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Excellent communication skills and a track record of being a team leader
2. Maintain a positive attitude at all times
3. Must be able to thrive and excel under pressure and consistently uphold very high standards
4. Able to work on your feet for extended periods of time
5. Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch
2. Ability to frequently talk, hear, taste and smell
3. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
4. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Come be a part of our dynamic team! Please reply by email with your resume for consideration.