Cook

About the role

A cook prepares dough, sauce, salads, and ingredients while maintaining a clean and safe workstation. The role involves handling multiple food orders without compromising quality, mentoring and training others, and adhering to kitchen safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pizza dough, sauces, and various toppings (e.g., tomatoes, peppers, onions).
• Monitoring the temperature of pizza ovens and cooking times.
• Cleaning workstations before and during pizza preparation.
• Ensuring all utensils and cooking equipment are clean before each use.
• Managing food orders and ensuring timely completion for customers.
• Disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients at the end of each shift.
• Preparing pizza, salads, and other food items according to company recipes.
• Storing excess food at the correct temperature to avoid spoilage.
• Ensuring food portions and presentation meet company standards.
• Monitoring supplies and restocking as needed.
• Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure timely completion of food orders.
• Efficiently resolving issues with customers’ orders.
• Ensuring compliance with food health and safety regulations.
• Maintaining a positive attitude and working as a team player.
• Washing dishes and performing cleaning duties (mopping, sweeping, deep cleaning) to maintain a sanitary restaurant.

Requirements

• Food handler’s license.
• Food preparation and handling experience (preferred).
• Working knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.