Pizza Cook - Part Time

About the role

The Pizza Cook is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items for the Pizza/Restaurant/Dining Outlet Cafe Room Service while maintaining the highest standards to produce an appealing and appetizing product.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred
• At least 5 years of related progressive experience or a culinary graduate with at least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field
• Food Handlers Certification (must comply with State requirements)
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
• Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions

Responsibilities

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service-oriented manner
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working (per brand standards)
• Always comply with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Comply with certification requirements as applicable to position to include Food Handlers Safety etc.
• Always maintain friendly and warm demeanor
• Have thorough working knowledge of menus and the preparation required to produce the product according to Avion Hospitality standards
• Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to open of the Restaurant/Dining Outlet Cafe and Room Service to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently during operating hours
• Assist and supervise on kitchen line during operating hours to maintain the highest standards of efficiency productivity and quality; be able to support any position in the kitchen that needs help
• Ensure that all food is prepared following Avion Hospitality standard recipes
• Maintain the 'Clean as You Go' policy. Be responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleaning schedules of the kitchen. Keep all storage areas neat orderly and clean
• Supervise and assist with ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period
• Ensure that all employees always practice safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees
• Enforce all hotel policies and house rules
• Be familiar with the hotel's emergency procedures
• Ensure that employees are at all times attentive friendly helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and all other employees
• Aid in the security of food items; ensure the meat locker storeroom and walk-ins are locked when not in use
• Ensure that the Employee Break room is kept neat orderly and clean
• Maintain the high food quality standards in the kitchen and find ways to improve upon them
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas
• Assist in training staff in the operation and maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• Attend meetings as required by management
• Maintain flexible schedule availability to include weekends, holidays
• Perform any other duties as requested by management