CHEF DE PARTIE - PIZZAIOLO

Fisher Island Club•Fisher Island, FL

About The Position

As a skilled Pizza Maker, you will be responsible for skillfully creating dough, stretching and shaping it into uniform crusts, and assembling toppings in an aesthetically pleasing and efficient manner. You will ensure the freshness and quality of ingredients used, adhering to established recipes, and following portion control guidelines. You will operate pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment to achieve optimal cooking temperatures and times, resulting in perfectly cooked and flavorful pizzas. You will collaborate with the culinary team to brainstorm and develop new pizza creations that reflect seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and emerging food trends. You will maintain a consistent standard for the taste, appearance, and presentation of each pizza, and promptly address any quality issues or deviations from the recipe. You will adhere to strict sanitation and food safety guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and following proper handwashing and hygiene practices. You will accurately receive and process customer orders, ensuring timely and accurate preparation, and coordinating with the front-of-house team to fulfill orders efficiently. You will work closely with other kitchen staff members, including chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers, to ensure smooth and coordinated kitchen operation. You will assist in the cleaning, maintenance, and regular upkeep of kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, and preparation stations. You will interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner, addressing any special requests or dietary restrictions, and providing exceptional service. If you have a passion for crafting mouthwatering pizzas and want to contribute to a vibrant culinary experience, we invite you to join our team as a Pizza Maker at Trattoria.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
2 years experience in the culinary field
Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management.
Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
Must pass with satisfactory results, a cooking demo for the chef.
Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize, organize and execute work and follow through with assigned tasks
Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Contribute to the growth and success of the team.

Nice To Haves

Culinary college degree
Food handling certificate
Sanitation Certificate.
Ability to communicate in multiple languages

Responsibilities

Pizza Preparation: Skillfully creating dough, stretching and shaping it into uniform crusts, and assembling toppings in an aesthetically pleasing and efficient manner.
Ingredient Selection: Ensuring the freshness and quality of ingredients used, adhering to established recipes, and following portion control guidelines.
Cooking Expertise: Operating pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment to achieve optimal cooking temperatures and times, resulting in perfectly cooked and flavorful pizzas.
Menu Innovation: Collaborating with the culinary team to brainstorm and develop new pizza creations that reflect seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and emerging food trends.
Quality Control: Maintaining a consistent standard for the taste, appearance, and presentation of each pizza, and promptly addressing any quality issues or deviations from the recipe.
Kitchen Hygiene: Adhering to strict sanitation and food safety guidelines, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and following proper handwashing and hygiene practices.
Order Management: Accurately receiving and processing customer orders, ensuring timely and accurate preparation, and coordinating with the front-of-house team to fulfill orders efficiently.
Team Collaboration: Working closely with other kitchen staff members, including chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers, to ensure smooth and coordinated kitchen operation.
Equipment Maintenance: Assisting in the cleaning, maintenance, and regular upkeep of kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, and preparation stations.
Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers in a friendly and professional manner, addressing any special requests or dietary restrictions, and providing exceptional service.