Ovens/Expo

NY Pie•Nashville, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

NY Pie is hiring Ovens/Expo Team Members at its Nashville West location. Team members work in a warm, friendly, fast-paced pizzeria environment and are expected to provide extraordinary customer service and demonstrate a professional, courteous attitude and strong work ethic. The position combines oven and food-preparation duties with expediting food from the kitchen to service staff. The schedule may be full-time or part-time and is flexible; daytime flexibility is preferred. Pay is $19–$21 per hour including tips, based on experience, with the potential to earn more by learning multiple roles. Ovens team members set up and stock cooking stations, prepare ingredients, cook menu items to order, and plate food according to restaurant specifications. They maintain station cleanliness and equipment, follow food-safety regulations, and coordinate with other team members so food is prepared and served efficiently. Expeditors manage the kitchen pass and coordinate orders between the kitchen and front-of-house staff. They organize tickets so table orders are completed together, check dishes for accuracy and presentation, communicate special requests and dietary restrictions, and coordinate timely food pickup by servers. They also keep the pass area clean, organized, and safe. NY Pie describes its workplace as engaging and offers rewards, bonuses, competitions, team-building activities, and free food. It also provides opportunities to grow and advance within the company.

Requirements

Previous experience in a food-service role.
Previous food-service industry experience as a server or line cook is required for expediting.
Understanding of food sanitation regulations, food handling, and safety standards.
Ability to stand for long periods and work in a hot, fast-paced environment.
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes.
Ability to read orders from tickets and/or a screen.
Ability to multitask in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills for coordinating front- and back-of-house staff.
Strong focus on food quality and consistency.

Nice To Haves

Daytime schedule flexibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and stock assigned cooking stations with necessary supplies.
Prepare, chop, and portion ingredients before service.
Cook menu items to order and plate them promptly according to restaurant specifications.
Follow food-safety regulations, clean stations, and maintain equipment.
Coordinate with team members to ensure food for an order is ready simultaneously.
Review and organize incoming tickets so all items for a table are completed together.
Inspect dishes for plating, garnishing, temperature, and order accuracy before they leave the kitchen.
Communicate special requests, dietary restrictions, and ticket times between kitchen and service staff.
Coordinate with servers to ensure prompt food pickup and manage the pace of service.
Keep the kitchen pass area clean, organized, safe, and hygienic.