Cook - Pizza Bar

About the role

Pizza Bar is a slice of Kansas City's good life, serving fresh New York style pizza made with hand-tossed dough and sauce from San Marzano tomatoes imported from Italy. Pair your pizza with a cold Boulevard Beer on tap. The role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, whether for quick lunches, large parties, or nightlife.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed state, local Health Board, and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and well-organized work area, including reach-ins, walk-ins, and counters.
• Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Perform ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line and food preparation.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with cooks, wait staff, and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities for preparing meals from recipes, assisting with scheduling, and monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Skills

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing and moving about the kitchen safely and efficiently.
• Handling food, objects, products, and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, and kneeling.