Pizza Chef

Pedros; Durban; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field seeks a talented Pizza Chef to join their vibrant team. This role involves crafting traditional and gourmet pizzas with a focus on quality and presentation. You will collaborate with product development to innovate recipes and train staff, ensuring that every dish meets high standards. If you have a passion for pizza and the skills to match, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your culinary talents in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Create new pizza recipes or seasonal specials to keep the menu fresh.
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation.

Skills

Pizza Preparation

Dough Fermentation

Baking Techniques

Recipe Development

Time Management

Education

Culinary Qualification

5+ Years Experience

Tools

Wood-Fired Oven

Pizza Oven

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pizza Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing traditional and gourmet pizzas, with a keen eye for detail, taste, and presentation. If you know your way around a wood-fired oven and can hand-stretch dough like a pro, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with product development to improve existing recipes and create new recipes
• Roll out new and fresh ideas
• Train staff at store level
• Innovation of pizza’s
• Make dough from scratch and ensure proper fermentation and proofing
• Operate and maintain pizza ovens (wood-fired)
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service
• Create new pizza recipes or seasonal specials to keep the menu fresh and exciting
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a fast-paced kitchen
• Experienced in dough preparation, fermentation, and baking techniques
• Familiarity with various types of ovens and pizza styles (Neapolitan, New York, Sicilian etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Culinary/ Chef qualification or a minimum of 5 years of experience as a pizza chef
  
  

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