deep dish pizza maker/line cooks/brunch

WILLIAMS INN PIZZA & SPORTS BAR

2210 S. MICHIGAN AVE CHICAGO IL 60616

!IS LOOKING FOR YOU!

PIZZA MAKER + LINE COOK THE ABILITY TO DO BOTH

WITH A MINIMUM OF 4YR’s EXPERIENCE WITH DEEP DISH PIZZA MAKING & LINE COOK

MUST HAVE

{MANAGEMENT FOOD CERTIFICATION}

“SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE”

Days, Nights, and Weekend Availability

Requires attention to detail, commitment to standards, combination of speed and stamina, ability to work under pressure, some heavy lifting, and hot work conditions.

Responsibilities

Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

Cook food in various utensils or grillers

Check food while cooking to stir or turn

Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served

Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

Check quality of ingredients

Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Ability to create creative dishes to be featured on the menu

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware

Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)

Ability to follow all sanitation procedures

Ability to work in a team

Very good communication skills

Excellent physical condition and stamina

High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.

Ability to multi-task/work efficiently under pressure

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Handle the Rush

Effective communication with team members and customers

Understand safe food handling, food storage and sanitation

Ability to work nights and weekends

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to take direction from management

DEEP DISH PIZZA COOK

Days, Nights, and Weekend Availability

Requires attention to detail, commitment to standards, combination of speed and stamina, ability to work under pressure, some heavy lifting, and hot work conditions

Position Summary: Perform the art of making delicious and great quality looking deep dish pizza according to William’s Inn recipes and standard. Perform opening and closing duties. Complete prep list assigned for your shift following recipes and procedures.

Work from verbal and written orders:

Stock and prepare necessary food ingredients and dry goods needed for pizza preparation.

Read order tickets for appropriate ingredients to utilize.

Stretch and prepare edges of the pizza crust. Measure and apply ingredients to pizza.

Cook pizza by placing in oven, monitoring the cooking process, take pizza out of oven and slice.

Clean pizza ovens, meat tables and all food prep machine on a regular basis.

Move food and beverage stock when necessary and assist in inventory process.

Monitor quality of food and spoilage.

Rotate perishable stock items based on FIFO method of inventory.

Follow standard operating procedure of pizza preparation adhering to specified weights, measures, portioning techniques and safe food handling practices.

Follow specific standard operating procedure of dough handling regarding proper proofing time and stretching techniques.

Be able to perform opening and closing duties as assigned.

Food Handlers Card required

Use kitchen / cooking appliances and equipment.

Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Perform duties to prepare and cook pizzas according to order.

Requirements:

Food Handler certification

Safety shoes

Constantly be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stack weight up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Ability to take direction from management