Pizza Cook Scusi Pizza Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking culinary team is seeking passionate pizza cooks to join their new pizzeria in Philadelphia. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting restaurant opening, where you will work collaboratively to deliver a memorable dining experience. As a pizza cook, you will be responsible for mastering the art of pizza preparation, ensuring each dish meets high standards of quality and presentation. If you have a love for culinary arts and a desire to grow in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with pizza and dough is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items and maintain clear communication with the kitchen team.
• Ensure food safety and freshness while preparing dishes.

Skills

Pizza preparation

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Pizza Cook

Accredited Chef Laurent Tourondel is bringing his culinary expertise to Philadelphia with his new pizzeria restaurant concept, Scusi Pizza, opening this June in The Piazza of Northern Liberties.

We are a group of passionate hospitality professionals with a profound sense of culinary pride and a passion for service. We are looking for talented pizza cooks to join our opening team. We require honest, hardworking professionals who manage and mentor others with respect, empathy, and dignity. Experience with previous restaurant openings is not required, but experience with pizza and dough is a plus!

Your job is to work with your fellow team members to provide a professionally curated dining experience for every guest at Scusi Pizza. Everything you do within the restaurant is done with mindfulness and efficiency. As a pizza cook, you are responsible for flawlessly executing the fundamentals of cooking to ensure every item served is memorable.

Primary Duties:

To properly execute menu items for Scusi Pizza guests, work with your team in a professional manner, and anticipate your station needs.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Maintain clear communication with chefs and kitchen team members.
• Follow all standardized recipe cards accurately.
• Utilize prep and inventory lists for the kitchen and stations.
• Learn all stations within the restaurant to assist team members when necessary.
• Ask questions whenever in doubt.
• Able to hand-toss pizza to sizing standards.
• Cook orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Develop an understanding of all menu items and preparations through training.
• Follow all company procedures.
• Ensure your station is properly set up for service with all required mise en place and backups.
• Follow all food safety guidelines to prioritize the safety and freshness of the food served.