Pizza Chef

SUMMARY:
Our client is hiring a skilled Pizza Chef with proven experience in authentic Neapolitan-style pizza making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, hand-stretching, and baking traditional pizzas using high-quality ingredients and artisanal techniques.

POSITION INFO:
Description:

• Prepare and manage pizza dough daily according to Neapolitan-style methods.
• Hand-stretch dough to achieve the desired thin, soft, and airy crust.
• Operate and maintain wood-fired or high-temperature pizza ovens.
• Prepare fresh sauces, toppings, and ingredients while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure consistent quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation at all times.
• Assist in inventory control and ordering of supplies.
• Uphold kitchen standards, ensuring efficiency and high-quality output during peak service times.

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef, specifically in Neapolitan-style pizza making.
• Skilled in hand-stretching dough and working with high-hydration doughs.
• Experience operating wood-fired or stone pizza ovens.
• Strong knowledge of Italian pizza-making traditions and ingredients.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Commitment to quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.