Pizza Maker

Pizza Preparation:

• Prepare pizza dough from scratch, following established recipes and techniques, and ensuring proper consistency, elasticity, and flavor of the dough.
• Select and portion toppings, such as cheeses, meats, vegetables, and sauces, ensuring freshness, quality, and proper distribution of ingredients on pizzas.

Pizza Assembly:

• Stretch or roll out dough to form pizza crusts of desired thickness and size, using hands, rolling pins, or dough sheeters, and transfer crusts to pizza pans or baking surfaces.
• Apply sauce, cheese, and toppings to pizzas according to customer preferences or menu specifications, creating visually appealing and flavorful combinations.

Pizza Cooking:

• Operate pizza ovens or conveyor belt ovens to bake pizzas at appropriate temperatures and durations, monitoring cooking times, and rotating pizzas as needed to ensure even cooking and golden-brown crusts.
• Use pizza peels or paddles to transfer pizzas in and out of ovens safely, avoiding burns or spills, and adjust oven settings or baking techniques to achieve desired texture and doneness of pizzas.

Quality Control:

• Inspect pizzas during and after cooking to ensure they meet quality standards, such as proper toppings distribution, crust texture, cheese melting, and overall appearance.
• Make adjustments to cooking times, oven temperatures, or ingredient quantities as needed to maintain consistency and quality of pizzas throughout service.

Kitchen Maintenance:

• Clean and sanitize workstations, kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces regularly, following food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure hygiene.
• Organize and maintain inventory of pizza ingredients, supplies, and equipment, replenishing stocks as needed and notifying management of any shortages or equipment malfunctions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a pizza maker, cook, or line cook in a restaurant or pizzeria setting is preferred, with knowledge of pizza dough preparation, pizza assembly, and pizza baking techniques.
• Familiarity with pizza ingredients, recipes, and flavor profiles, as well as proficiency in using kitchen tools and equipment, such as dough mixers, pizza ovens, and rolling pins.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, multitask, and prioritize orders to meet customer demand during peak service times.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to knead dough, stretch pizza crusts, and lift heavy trays or pizza pans, as well as the ability to stand for extended periods and work in hot or humid conditions near pizza ovens.
• Attention to detail and a passion for culinary excellence, with a focus on creating delicious and visually appealing pizzas that exceed customer expectations.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with kitchen staff, servers, and management to coordinate pizza orders, resolve issues, and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The Pizza Maker position requires a skilled and creative individual with a love for pizza making, capable of producing high-quality pizzas with attention to detail, consistency, and customer satisfaction. They must possess culinary skills, teamwork abilities, and a commitment to upholding food safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.