Line Cook - South Norwalk

Sally’s Apizza•Norwalk, CT

2d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Sally's Apizza, renowned for its New Haven Style Apizza since 1938, is expanding its locations and corporate team nationwide. Famous for its distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally’s draws pizza fans from around the world. They hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens, using the original recipes. With a commitment to sharing exceptional pizza with all, they are on a mission to spread their passion far and wide. With Sally's growth, come new opportunities from management to corporate roles. They offer coaching, training, and promotion within, giving you a path to pursue your future career goals.

Requirements

English language proficiency.
Proven experience as a line cook, or in a similar culinary role.
Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
Good time-management skills.
Attention To Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
Integrity: Upholding accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.
Passion for food and a desire to continuously learn and improve culinary skills.
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
Physical stamina and dexterity to stand, bend, lift and move around the kitchen for extended periods of time and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a face-paced environment.
Excellent team spirit with a guest-focused attitude.
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

Nice To Haves

Basic Spanish.
Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough is preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a pizza cook preferred.
Proficiency in preparing and baking pizza dough preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare food items across Hot Line, Pizza Line, Garde Manger, and Dessert Station according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
Execute and plate dishes from each station with attention to presentation and portion control.
Monitor the temperature of the kitchen equipment as well as cooking times.
Plate and package dishes accordingly.
Prepare dishes that satisfy our guests' expectations following provided recipes and buildsheets.
Adhere to proper food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety and health regulations are met.
Follow all relevant food health and safety requirements.
Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies need to be replenished.
Assist with cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Collaborate with other kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient service.
Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and the front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service including cook times, par levels, and quality concerns.
Complete any and all opening and closing duties in a timely manner.