Cook II

SFO • CA-San Francisco, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including Cook II, (pizza cook) require embodying a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to guests and team members. Employees are expected to follow our core values: TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment).

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant environment required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pizza making, dough handling, or scratch kitchen environments strongly preferred.
• Experience working with wood-fired, gas, or specialty pizza ovens preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary school training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all menu items from scratch, including dough handling, sauces, toppings, proteins, and specialty ingredients.
• Execute pizza production using live ovens and high-heat cooking equipment, ensuring proper bake times, consistency, and quality.
• Work multiple cooking stations as needed, including pizza build, prep, sauté, and oven operation areas.
• Follow all recipes, portioning standards, and presentation guidelines with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, topping, and baking techniques.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Use knives, dough tools, ovens, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of all kitchen and production areas throughout service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage procedures in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Restock stations and maintain proper rotation (FIFO) of all food items.
• Assist with prep production and daily mise en place to ensure smooth service operations.
• Communicate effectively with Kitchen Manager, General Manager, and fellow team members.
• Support training of new kitchen staff as needed.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced, open-kitchen environment with visible guest interaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed