Pizza Chef

Job Description: Prepare pizzas out of our menu and based on custom orders Bake a wide variety of pizza doughs, including thin crust, thick crust and cheese-stuffed Make fresh tomato, pesto sauces Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms) Cut, slice and grill meats like chicken, salami Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed Use less traditional ingredients to appeal to a larger audience (for example, vegan cheese and gluten-free flour) Cook appetizers, like mozzarella sticks, pizza bites, garlic breads and salads Recommend new recipes to update our menus Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment Job Expectations: Work experience as a Pizza Chef or similar role in a restaurant Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza doughs Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven Understanding of food hygiene Good time-management skills Team spirit Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings Minimum Qualification: Relevant Qualification from a culinary school Minimum Job Experience: Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred Reporting to: Executive Chef Travel: N/A