Pizza Cook: Fast-Paced Prep & Quality

Chartwells Higher Education; Saint Vincent (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook food per corporate standards, ensuring quality service at all times. The role includes mise en place, high-volume prep, and clean-up in a fast-paced kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience, including experience as a restaurant cook or prep cook.
• Food Safety Certification required.
• Certificate from a recognized cooking school.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, pre-cook and/or cook food products as directed.
• Prepare "mise en place" (setting in place of foods, garnishes, sauces, dishes, cutlery, etc) and other products as required for high volume production.
• Clean kitchen equipment after use according to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Label, date, store and rotate food and beverage products in appropriate storage areas.
• Communicate effectively with all appropriate operational departments.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Attention to detail

Industry best practices

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Food Safety Certification

Certificate from recognized cooking school

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook food per corporate standards, ensuring quality service at all times. The role includes mise en place, high-volume prep, and clean-up in a fast-paced kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have proven cooking experience, a Food Safety Certification, and a certificate from a recognized cooking school. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to succeed.