Pizza cook Needed to work in Canada by PIZZA DEPOT

Work setting

• Restaurant

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook pizzas according to the restaurant’s recipes and customer preferences.
• Stretch, shape, and top pizza dough with sauce, cheese, and various toppings.
• Operate pizza ovens, ensuring that pizzas are baked to perfection and meet quality standards.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure pizzas are consistently delicious.
• Assist in preparing other menu items, such as salads, appetizers, or side dishes, as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including regularly cleaning pizza ovens and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure that all ingredients are fresh, properly stored, and rotated according to food safety standards.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including handling food with clean hands and using proper storage methods.
• Take inventory of pizza ingredients and communicate when stock is low.
• Interact with other kitchen staff and work together to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Assist with other kitchen duties as required, such as washing dishes, prepping ingredients, and cleaning.

Tasks

• Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
• Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
• Inspect kitchens and food service areas
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
• Order supplies and equipment
• Supervise kitchen staff and helpers
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, particularly with pizza preparation or cooking, preferred.
• Ability to operate pizza ovens, mixers, and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple orders at once.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy items, and work in a hot environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary training or certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of different pizza styles (e.g., New York-style, Neapolitan, deep dish).
• Familiarity with a variety of pizza toppings, sauces, and crusts.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a hot and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to [XX] pounds, especially when handling large bags of flour or other ingredients.
• Ability to stand for long periods during shifts.

Compensation:

• [Hourly wage or salary]
• [Include benefits such as meal discounts, health insurance, or paid time off if applicable.]