As an American Pizza Cook, you will be a vital member of our culinary team, responsible for crafting delicious and authentic American-style pizzas that cater to the tastes and preferences of our customers. Your expertise in preparing dough, selecting quality ingredients, and baking pizzas to perfection will play a key role in delivering a memorable dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
**Responsibilities**:
- **_Pizza Preparation_**: Prepare pizza dough from scratch, ensuring proper proofing and consistency. Hand-stretch and shape the dough to create the desired thickness and size for each pizza.
- **_Toppings and Ingredients_**: Select and prepare high-quality American-style pizza toppings, including various meats, vegetables, and cheeses, to offer a diverse range of flavors.
- **_Pizza Assembly_**: Artfully assemble pizzas, layering toppings evenly to ensure a balanced and flavorful taste profile.
- **_Cooking and Baking_**: Operate pizza ovens and other cooking equipment skillfully, monitoring cooking times and temperatures to achieve a golden crust and well-melted toppings.
- **_Quality Control: _**Maintain consistent pizza quality by following standardized recipes, presentation standards, and cooking procedures.
- **_Hygiene and Sanitation_**: Adhere to strict hygiene and sanitation practices to uphold a clean and safe food preparation environment.
- **_Efficiency and Speed:_** Work efficiently during busy periods to manage high-volume pizza production while maintaining the quality and presentation of each pizza.
- **_Ingredient Inventory:_** Monitor pizza ingredient inventory and communicate with supervisors to ensure timely restocking.
- **_Adherence to Food Safety_**: Comply with all food safety regulations and procedures, including proper food storage, handling, and temperature monitoring.
- **_Customer Interaction:_** Engage with customers to take pizza orders, answer inquiries, and provide suggestions on pizza offerings.
**Qualifications**:
- Previous experience as a Pizza Cook or in a similar role, specializing in American-style pizzas, is preferred.
- Proficient in pizza dough preparation, stretching, and handling techniques.
- Creativity and a passion for developing unique pizza combinations that cater to American tastes.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage high-volume demands during peak hours.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to consistently delivering high-quality pizzas.
- Flexibility to work on weekends, holidays, and during extended hours as needed in the restaurant industry.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with the culinary team.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy pizza trays.