Pizza Cook

Andy s Pizza; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Weekly payroll

Employee discounts on food and drinks

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Job summary

Andy’s Pizza is hiring a Pizza Cook to prepare pizzas, salads and starters in our Gaithersburg location. The role involves inventory rotation, food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and delivering exceptional hospitality with teammates and guests.

Qualified candidates will understand food safety, follow recipes, work with the front-of-house team, and commit to a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays; compensation includes hourly pay with tips and benefits.

Qualifications

• Pizza Cook must follow recipes, rotate inventory and maintain cleanliness.
• Experience with food safety and proper handling procedures is expected.
• Ability to work with front-of-house and kitchen teams to exceed guest expectations.

Responsibilities

• Inventory rotation of food, supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and present pizzas, salads and starters per recipes.
• Maintain organized, clean workspace and follow cleaning schedules.
• Keep equipment in good condition and report issues promptly.
• Provide friendly customer service and teamwork to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Flexible schedule

Weekend/holiday availability

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Food safety knowledge

Ability to take direction

Tools

KDS

Job description

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Variable Hours Manual Labor Kentlands, Gaithersburg, MD, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.50 Hourly

Position Title: Pizza Cook
Department: In-Store Operations
Reports To: Kitchen Manager
Location: Andy’s Pizza DC/MD/VA

About Us:

Andy’s Pizza is a restaurant group specializing in delicious pizza by the slice. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and a vibrant work culture.At Andy’s we are curious, accountable, proud, fun, and believe in genuine hospitality (in and out). Andy’s Pizza is the proud winner of the World Pizza Championships, winner of Washington City Paper Best Pizza of DC 2 years running and are excited to be included in the Washington Posts Fall Dining Guide. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic Pizza Cook to assist in the daily operations of our restaurant.

Job Summary:

The Pizza Cook is responsible for making pizzas, salads and starters. This role requires experience with duties such asinventory rotation, food preparation, cleanliness, customer service and teamwork. This position works closely with the front-of-house team to ensure all orders are consistently correct and that we are always exceeding guest expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Rotation
  • Ensure proper rotation of inventory, including food, supplies, and equipment
  • Ensure the kitchen is adequately stocked and waste is minimized
• Food Preparation
  • Prepare and present dishes following all recipes and presentation standards
  • Ensure all prep lists are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain an organized and clean environment
• Follow all cleaning procedures, schedules, and checklists
• Maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring that it is in good working order and report any deficiencies promptly
• Follow appropriate food handling procedures and standards
• Customer Service
  • Greet guests with enthusiasm and provide exceptional hospitality
  • Go above and beyond to resolve guest issues
• Teamwork
  • Collaborate with coworkers to provide a best-in-class experience for our guests
  • Help to achieve the goal of being every guest’s “Favorite Neighborhood Pizza Shop”

Qualifications:

• Friendly and outgoing attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Availability on weekends and holidays
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to take direction

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with KDS (kitchen display system)
• Hourly rate + Tips
• Weekly payroll
• Health, dental, and vision insurance – Kaiser Permanente and Delta Dental & Vision
  • Minimum 30 hours worked per week for eligibility
  • Eligible after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
  • Eligibility after 1 year of employment
• 80 hours per year maximum
• Employee discounts on food and beverages
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company