Pizza Cook

Max Hospitality•West Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Savoy Pizzeria, located in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Pizza Chef to join the Max Hospitality Team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, vibrant environment and have a love for hospitality, we want you on our team! Max Hospitality is dedicated to providing a world-class dining experience while delivering high-quality food, striving to meet and exceed customer expectations and creating seasonal dishes. We look for employees who believe in our mission and want to be a part of an ever-growing team. The ideal candidate will bring a creative outlook, team player attitude, and passion for their work. We believe in mentoring staff to grow their skill set within our kitchens and on the career ladder with us. Our artisan pizza chef prepares wood-fired pizzas and other dishes that are thoughtfully prepared with care and attention. The Savoy Pizzeria Ristorante menu is filled with artisan pizzas that are a hit among our guests, among other elevated Italian dishes. We are seeking a Pizza Chef that can deliver our current dishes and also be creative with new additions to the menu. The Savoy Pizzeria menu is filled with upscale, authentic Italian dishes and offers wood-fired pizzas that are made with high-quality ingredients. The location is highly rated by Zagat, and the locals continue to vote it as one of the best restaurants in the Farmington Valley area.

Requirements

At least 1 year experience in dough stretching
Ability to work the line in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, keeping up with the demands of the kitchen.
Great time management skills
Great communication both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a prep cook is preferred but not required
ServSafe certification is preferred.
Previous experience as a line cook

Responsibilities

Prepares wood fired pizzas and other dishes thoughtfully with care and attention.
Delivers current dishes and is creative with new additions to the menu.
Assists with the preparation of all items needed for service, from chopping vegetables to making sauces and butchering meat.
May be asked to prepare items for other stations or special events.
Understands current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations by following established policies and procedures to ensure that safe and high-quality food service is provided at all times.