Pizza Cook

MAX Hospitality; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Discount on Meals

Flexible Scheduling

Opportunities for Growth and Adv ancem

401(k) with matching up to 4%

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Referral program

Life, accident, critical illness & pet

Job summary

MAX Hospitality, located in Avon, CT, is seeking a dynamic Pizza Chef for Max a Mia. The position offers a fast-paced, vibrant kitchen environment where wood-fired pizzas and elevated Italian dishes are crafted with high-quality ingredients.

The chef will handle dough stretching, prep, and line duties, with cross-training across stations to support growth. ServSafe certification is preferred; the company will assist you to obtain it within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Experience with dough stretching and prepping food items on a high-volume line.
• Ability to work the line in a fast-paced kitchen and maintain quality.
• ServSafe certification preferred; employer will assist in obtaining it within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Dough stretching, prep of food items, and line work on wood-fired pizzas.
• Assist with sauces, butchering meat, and other kitchen tasks as needed for service.

Skills

Adaptability

Line cooking

Time management

Communication

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: AVON, CT 06001, Salary Range: $19.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, PIZZA CHEF – MAX a MIA

Join the Max Hospitality Team!

Max a Mia is located in Avon, CT is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Pizza Chef. If you thrive in a fast-paced, vibrant environment and have a love for hospitality, we want you on our team!

Max Hospitality has been dedicated to providing a world class dining experience while delivering high-quality food. Max strives to meet and exceed customer expectations while creating seasonal dishes to stay ahead of the competitive market. We look for employees who believe in our mission and want to be a part of an ever-growing team. The ideal candidate will bring a creative outlook, team player attitude, and passion for their work. We believe in mentoring staff to grow their skill set within our kitchens and on the career ladder with us.

Our artisan pizza chef prepares wood fired pizzas and other dishes that are thoughtfully prepared with care and attention. The Max a Mia Ristorante menu is filled with artisan pizzas that are a hit among our guests among other elevated Italian dishes. We are seeking a Pizza Chef that can deliver our current dishes and also be creative with new additions to the menu. The Max a Mia menu is filled with upscale, authentic Italian dishes and offers wood-fired pizzas that are made with the high-quality ingredients. The location is highly rated by Zagat, and the locals continue to vote it as one of the best restaurants in the Farmington Valley area.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discount on Meals
• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
• 401(k) with matching up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Life, accident, critical illness & pet insurance
• Career development within the Max Hospitality group

Qualifications: What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• At least 1 year experience in dough stretching, prepping food items, and working the line. Pantry Cook Experience is a plus.

Skills and Qualities:

• Adaptability, as Max a Mia will cross train the candidate on all stations as part of their growth within the restaurant.
• Ability to work the line in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, keeping up with the demands of the kitchen.
• Good time management skills, great communication both verbal and written
• Certifications: ServSafe certification is preferred. The company will pay for you to obtain yours within 90 days if you are not certified.

Additionally, the Chef needs to understand current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations by following established policies and procedures to ensure that safe and high-quality food service is provided at all times. The chef may also assist with the preparation of all items needed for service, from chopping vegetables to making sauces and butchering meat, and may be asked to prepare items for other stations or special events.

Diversity Creates a Healthy Atmosphere:

Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with criminal backgrounds are encouraged to apply.