Prep Kitchen Helper

Pie Five Pizza; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is looking for a BOH team member in Oak Brook, Illinois. This role involves executing the Pizza Inn experience through back of house duties, such as preparing pizzas and keeping the kitchen clean. You should have at least 1 year of food preparation experience, be organized, flexible, and able to lift up to 40 pounds. Join our team to help create a fantastic guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior food preparation experience required.
• Must be able to stand for up to 11 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and prepare pizzas.
• Assist with menu item preparation.
• Maintain a sanitary workstation.

Skills

Organized

Flexible

Detail-oriented

Ability to communicate

Multitasking

Sense of urgency

Job description

The BOH team member is responsible for the successful execution of the Pizza Inn experience through serving the guest in a team member capacity by performing all the back of house functions.

Qualifications and Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Prior food preparation experience of 1 year

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be organized, flexible, and detail-oriented
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Sense of urgency

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Must be able to stand for periods of up to 11 hours
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication
• Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to team members and management
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel repeatedly over a long period of time
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

Essential Functions

• Able wash dishes
• Prepares and cooks pizzas
• Assists with preparation of other menu items such as spicy wings, salads, and desserts
• Complies with all portion sizes, quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Cuts all food according to standards
• Prepares orders for proper service
• Evaluates the quality of the products and packages orders according to standards
• Knows menu and able to read guest checks
• Keeps Cut & Pack area clean and organized
• Keeps pace with oven and products
• Responsible for oven settings: proper speed and temperature
• Removes orders from oven
• Completes and is certified in the Dough Master Program (must be 18 to use dough mixer)
• Able to roll Italian, Thin and NY dough
• Able to prepare stuffed crust pizza
• Able to take apart, clean and assemble the dough roller
• Maintains a sanitary workstation environment
• Keeps area stocked, organized, and clean at all times
• Controls flow of traffic in kitchen
• Helps out in other areas of the restaurant when needed
• Completes opening and/or closing checklists
• Perform other related duties, as assigned by company management