Lead Pizza Cook: Innovative Kitchen Leader & Trainer

Boochcraft; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Boochyard in Vista, CA is seeking a Lead Pizza Cook to oversee pizza prep and cooking with precision, while delivering outstanding guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

You will train staff, refine recipes, ensure food safety, and maintain spotless, efficient kitchen operations. A CA Food Handlers card is required or obtainable before hire; flexible shifts and tips accompany pay.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or restaurant experience required.
• CA Food Handlers card required or obtainable before hire date.
• Fast-paced environment; strong attention to detail and cleanliness; teamwork and communication.
• Willingness to respond to guest inquiries promptly and effectively.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, holidays; overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the prep and cooking of pizza and related items with accuracy and efficiency.
• Uphold company values and be a knowledgeable Boochyard resource.
• Create, test and refine pizza recipes and menu items.
• Train staff on food prep, recipes, portioning and kitchen procedures.
• Ensure kitchen staff follow food safety, sanitation and quality control standards.
• Monitor product consistency, taste and presentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve kitchen issues during service.
• Train new kitchen staff.
• Complete inventory sheets weekly for ordering.
• Maintain an organized, efficient and clean kitchen environment.
• Lead by example during service and support team performance.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Interact with guests to create a pleasant experience.
• Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of taproom.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Description

Who We Are:

We are pioneering a Booch revolution, and our family is growing!

If you want to make waves in the innovative better-for-you beverage space, we’re seeking high-energy, passionate people to represent our portfolio of brands, including Boochcraft, Local Roots, and Mood. We are a rapidly growing beverage company and provide significant opportunities for growth and development.

We would love to share with you our vision for the brand, our values, and how you can help us make an impact.

Our Values:

Be Bold - Competitive spirit, inspired to create connection, and unafraid to fail.

Give a Sh*t - passionate, change-maker, and conscientious of the impact we make.

Own It - responsible, self-motivated, and scrappy.

Do Better - curious, evolutionary, and never stop learning.

Win Together - selfless and willing to go the extra mile to help the team.

What You’ll Do:

As a Boochyard Lead Pizza Cook, you will be leading the prep and cooking of pizza and like food accurately and efficiently while providing customer satisfaction in a high-impact, high-visibility role.

• Uphold our company values and be a knowledgeable Boochyard resource
• Create, test and refine pizza recipes and menu items
• Train and instruct staff on food prep, recipes, portioning and proper kitchen procedures
• Ensure kitchen staff follow food safety, sanitation and quality control standards
• Monitor product consistency, taste and presentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve kitchen issues as they arise during service
• Train new kitchen staff
• Complete inventory sheets weekly, for ordering
• Maintain an organized, efficient and clean kitchen environment
• Lead by example during service and support team performance
• Follow all health and safety regulations
• Interact with guests in a positive and enthusiastic way to create a pleasant and enjoyable experience for all guests.
• Consistently maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and general upkeep of taproom.
• Additional responsibilities that arise as required / requested.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Lead Pizza Cook will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in a kitchen or restaurant is required.
• License or Certification: Must have CA Food Handlers card or willing and able to get before hire date
• Specialized Skills: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Strong attention to detail and cleanliness; Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Other skills: Willingness and ability to actively respond to inquiries and / or complaints from guests in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Must have flexible availability and ability to work different shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must also be willing and able to work overtime as it arises

Key personality traits and attributes:

• Friendly demeanor and positive can-do attitude, including being a collaborative team member who is also a functional self-starter and active problem solver
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support and inspire those around you
• Punctual and detail oriented.
• Represents Boochyard in a positive manner and fosters growth and respect for each individual — spread the love!

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform physical requirements of this position, which may include but are not limited to: lifting, bending over, kneeling, twisting, climbing on ladders, stooping,, crouching, and ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs..

This position pays $20.00 per hour plus tips.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.