Pizza Chef

A Pizza Chef (or Pizzaiolo) crafts high-quality pizzas from dough preparation, sauce making, and topping customization to baking in various ovens (wood-fired, deck) while maintaining kitchen hygiene, managing inventory, potentially developing recipes, and ensuring customer satisfaction by adhering to food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Key duties involve dough handling, ingredient prep (washing, chopping, slicing), baking, cleaning equipment, monitoring stock, and collaborating with kitchen staff, requiring skills in time management, teamwork, and food safety. Key Responsibilities • Dough & Toppings: Prepare pizza dough (various types), make fresh sauces (tomato, pesto, cream), wash, chop, and slice ingredients (vegetables, meats).• Baking : Cook pizzas in different ovens (wood-fired, electric, etc.), monitoring time and temperature for perfect crust and toppings. • Order Fulfillment: Execute orders from menu or custom requests, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail for special dietary needs. • Kitchen Management: Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized cooking station, sterilize equipment, and manage inventory/stock levels. • Menu & Quality: Suggest new recipes, ensure quality standards, and uphold portion control. • Staff Collaboration: Communicate with other kitchen staff, train new cooks, and resolve customer issues. Essential Skills & Requirements: • Experience as a pizza chef or baker. • Proficiency with pizza ovens and kitchen equipment (dough sheeters). • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices. • Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a team. • Knowledge of different doughs, ingredients, and cooking techniques. • Willingness to work flexible hours