Pizza Maker (PT)

Uncle Gs Management Corp.; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Lunch discount

Job summary

Uncle G's Marketplace in Town of Hempstead, NY is seeking a Pizza Maker for our gourmet Pizza Department. You will supervise and train staff Pizza Makers and prepare dough, toppings, and pizzas following our recipes.

Experience in fast-paced pizzeria settings is preferred. Must have HS diploma, food handler's license preferred, and strong knowledge of sanitation and safety. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must have experience making pizzas in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation principles and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings.
• Monitor oven temperatures and cooking times.
• Prepare high-quality pizzas per recipes.
• Supervise and train junior pizza makers.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.

Skills

Pizza making

Staff training

Food safety

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

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.