Kitchen Team (Cook, Dishwasher) - Escondido

Best Pizza and Brew; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Une pizzeria dynamique recherche un membre de l'équipe de cuisine à temps partiel. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience en cuisine rapide et sera capable de préparer des pizzas, tout en garantissant une excellente qualité de service. Un environnement de travail rapide et une forte éthique de travail sont importants pour réussir dans ce rôle. Les employés bénéficient de remises et d'une équipe dynamique.

Benefits

Remises pour les employés

Participation au pourboire après la période de formation

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure en cuisine dans un environnement de restaurant animé.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression et à multitâcher.
• Disponibilité les week-ends et jours fériés.

Responsibilities

• Préparer et cuire des pizzas et d'autres aliments selon les commandes.
• Maintenir la propreté et l'hygiène de l'aire de cuisine.
• Surveiller l'inventaire des aliments et remplacer les fournitures au besoin.

Skills

Service à la clientèle

Communication efficace

Organisation

Education

Certificat de manipulation des aliments

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

We are looking for people to join the Best Pizza & Brew Team! If you enjoy preparing delicious food, providing great customer service in a cool environment, and love Pizza - we want to meet you! We offer competitive pay, employee discounts, and a great team environment.

About the Role

Under the direction of the General and Kitchen Manager, the Kitchen Staff member works to create an exceptional culinary experience for Best Pizza and Brew guests through preparation, cooking, and food presentation. Employees will execute the key tasks for the given position assignment they have for the shift and will help their teammates in other assignments as needed. Successful employees place a priority on having a strong work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties

Below is a breakdown of essential Kitchen Team Member.

• The Kitchen Staff's primary responsibilities include baking pizza and preparing related ingredients, such as preparing dough, making fresh sauce, chopping toppings such as meats and vegetable, and baking the pizzas.
• Prepares batches of food that are cooked to order or kept warm until ordered and sold; this may include any food item on the menu like custom and standard pizzas as well as appetizers and sides.
• Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers.
• Prepares and cooks food according to instructions provided on food order slips or through verbal directions; verifies the quality and quantity of all orders.
• Multitasks by cooking several different orders at once, ensuring that all items are prepared in accordance with customer instructions.
• Ensures all dishes and utensils for the restaurant are washed and sanitized to keep up with business levels.
• In charge of monitoring food inventory, cleaning the cooking station, sterilizing equipment, and replacing supplies as needed.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.

All employees are expected to follow proper cleaning and handwashing standards.

Additional duties and projects, such as deep cleaning tasks, will be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Previous kitchen experience in a fast paced restaurant setting. Experience as a pizza maker is a plus.

Possess a service-oriented mindset with a desire to deliver the highest quality food while helping the team.

Clear and effective communication skills.

Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

Previous experience working in the hospitality and service industry is a plus.

Ability to stay organized, prioritize work, and ensure timely task completion in a busy, fast paced, and often changing environment.

Possess and maintain all appropriate certifications (i.e. Food Handlers Card, LEAD Training, etc.).

Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is a must for this position.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

The primary working environment is a busy restaurant setting. Employees in this environment will be exposed to many types of hazards including but not limited to heavy objects, cooking equipment, wet surfaces, hot surfaces, and crowded spaces. Employees working in hazardous areas are required to comply with all applicable safety provisions.

Employees will need to walk, stand, lift, push, bend, and stoop, with many of these actions happening simultaneously. Use of hands to grasp, hold, and handle various kitchen utensils. Visually identify various food items, read labels and recipes. Follow verbal and written direction.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position.

A current Food Handler Card is required for all staff . If one is not available upon hire, the employee will be given 30 days to secure and present the card. Visit the San Diego Food Handler Program Site for more information and a list of options to obtain a card.

Restaurant hours : 11am - 9pm, Sunday - Thursday. 10am - 10pm, Fridays and Saturdays.

Kitchen Team employees are eligible to participate in the restaurant tip-pool after their training period ends.