Pizza Maker (FT)

Uncle Gs Management Corp.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Lunch discount

In-store discount

Job summary

Uncle G's Marketplace in Islip, NY, seeks a Pizza Maker to supervise and train staff, and to prepare dough, sauces and toppings for gourmet pizzas.

You will monitor ovens, manage inventory, plate pizzas, and help with orders in a fast-paced kitchen while delivering friendly service and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required or stated.
• 3-5 years of experience making pizza in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Food handler’s license preferred.
• Proven experience in food preparation and handling.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service.
• Basic knowledge of baking techniques and bread making.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles and food preparation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be able to speak/read/communicate in English.
• Knowledge of NYS, local and federal food laws and sanitation policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings.
• Monitor oven temperatures and cooking times.
• Prepare high-quality pizzas per recipes.
• Monitor inventory and place orders for supplies.
• Clean workstations and sanitize equipment.
• Plate or package pizzas.
• Manage food order slips and ensure timely completion.
• Dispose of expired ingredients at shift end.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Following recipes

Customer service

Baking techniques

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come join the art of Pizza Making at our gourmet Pizza Department at Uncle G's Marketplace! The Pizza Maker will be responsible for supervising and training staff Pizza Makers. in addition, this new hire will be responsible for preparing pizza dough and cutting, grating, and slicing various ingredients to be used as our gourmet toppings. Each team member is responsible for ensuring that kitchen safety protocols are followed at all times.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing pizza dough, sauces, and various toppings, such as tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and meats
2. Monitoring the temperature of the pizza ovens as well as cooking times
3. Preparing high-quality pizzas according to company recipes
4. Monitoring inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed
5. Cleaning workstations before pizza preparation
6. Ensuring that all utensils and cooking equipment are sterilized before each use
7. Plating or packaging pizzas accordingly
8. Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner
9. Disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients at the end of each shift
10. Other duties and functions as assigned

Requirements:

1. HS Diploma or equivalent
2. 3-5 years of experience making pizza in a fast paced pizzeria or restaurant setting
3. A food handler’s license is preferred.
4. Proven food preparation and food handling experience.
5. The ability to follow standardized recipes.
6. Able to deliver friendly, courteous and prompt customer service
7. Basic knowledge of baking techniques and the bread making process
8. Keen attention to detail
9. Knowledge of sanitation principles and food preparation
10. Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment
11. Must be able to speak, read and communicate in the English language
12. Must know and understand all NYS, local and federal laws regarding food handling and sanitary conditions, adhering to our strict policies

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), 50% off lunch, 25% off in store shopping and more!

Working Conditions

1. Most of the time is spent moving about continuously on hard surfaces. There may be a need to frequently position oneself to examine and/or scan merchandise, including bending, climbing, crawling, handling, pulling, reaching, and stooping.
2. May require lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
3. Usually in a comfortable indoor environment surrounded by moving machinery and/or loud equipment that may require shouting in order to be heard. There could be exposure to temperature extremes from freezers, ovens, and/or coolers.
4. There may be occasional exposure to cleaning agents, sharp objects/industrial equipment necessary to perform job duties and functions.