Pizza Cook

Department: Kitchen 

Reports To: Executive Chef / Sous Chef

Working Hours: Varied, weekends and holidays a must.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time 

Pay Range: Based on Experience   

JOB SUMMARY:

This role requires knowledge of pizza preparation and cooking methods.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pizza Preparation:

Prepare and assemble pizza ingredients, including dough, sauces, toppings, and cheeses. Follow recipes and customize orders as required. 

• Cooking Pizzas:

Operate pizza ovens (wood-fired, conveyor, or deck ovens) to cook pizzas according to specifications. Ensure pizzas are cooked to perfection, with a crispy crust and well-balanced toppings.

• Quality Control:

Maintain consistency in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of pizzas. Inspect pizzas before serving to ensure they meet quality standards.

• Kitchen Organization:

Keep pizza station organized and stocked with necessary ingredients, such as dough, sauces, toppings, and garnishes. Assist in rotating ingredients to ensure freshness.

• Order Management:

Work efficiently with the kitchen team to ensure orders are completed in a timely manner and delivered to customers at the correct temperature.

• Cleanliness and Safety:

Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Follow all food safety guidelines and procedures, including proper handling, cooking, and storage of food.

• Member Service:

Occasionally assist in Member / Guest-facing duties, such as answering questions about the menu or customizing pizza orders.

• Team Collaboration:

Collaborate with other kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations, assist in other areas of the kitchen when needed, and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Dress neatly and professionally. Your personal appearance makes a strong statement about the pride you take in your performance. 
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in food preparation and quality control. 
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and preparing recipes. 
• Good judgement.
• Knife skills. 
• Excellent time management. 
• Pleasant and respectful attitude.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from work. 
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team and work quickly and efficiently. 

Education and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Pizza Cook or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with pizza ovens (wood-fired, deck, or conveyor) and other kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of pizza-making techniques, including dough preparation, topping selection, and cooking methods.  
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Culinary school education a plus. 
• Food Handler Certification a plus.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Must have proper knife skills and be able to produce food properly.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold is present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25-50 pounds at times. 
• Exposure to chemicals and fumes. 
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours. 
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks. 
• Must be able to work at your assigned station daily & rapidly during rush hours. 

 * As Part of The Hiring Process Suntree Country Club Does Complete Background, Driving Record and Drug Screening *