Pizza Cook

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. • San Diego, CA

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views. These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations. Summary ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to recipes and quality standards to be served in a timely manner. Maintains work area and cooking equipment in proper and sanitary order. Assembles and cooks pizzas using oven, ensure proper timing and temperature control. Prepares and plates pizza to order in accordance with approved recipes. Covers, dates, labels, and stores food items and ingredients during the scheduled shift. Supplies plated starches, vegetables and miscellaneous accompaniments to hotline and receives plates from hotline for finishing with sauces and garnishes. Properly seasons all food items. Communicates with expeditor to ensure smooth transition of finished plates to front of house. Monitors food quality, freshness and presentation before serving. Follows portion control and minimizes food waste. Responsible for complete setup of mise en place for all menu and related special items ten minutes prior to service. Uses advanced knife skills to produce brunois, macedoine cuts, etc. Adheres to proper rotation and sanitation standards at all times. Properly closes and turns over work area at the end of shift assuring proper storage and minimal waste. Attends regularly scheduled kitchen meetings. Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card. Other duties may be assigned. OUTCOME The proper performance of the Pizza Cook position will enhance the overall dining experience and ensure compliance with sanitation regulations. Consistent high-quality standards, accurate food preparation, and attractive food presentation will result in overall guest satisfaction and repeat customers.

Requirements

• Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service
• Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, recipes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively in English to customers, management, and employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepares pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to recipes and quality standards to be served in a timely manner.
• Maintains work area and cooking equipment in proper and sanitary order.
• Assembles and cooks pizzas using oven, ensure proper timing and temperature control.
• Prepares and plates pizza to order in accordance with approved recipes.
• Covers, dates, labels, and stores food items and ingredients during the scheduled shift.
• Supplies plated starches, vegetables and miscellaneous accompaniments to hotline and receives plates from hotline for finishing with sauces and garnishes.
• Properly seasons all food items.
• Communicates with expeditor to ensure smooth transition of finished plates to front of house.
• Monitors food quality, freshness and presentation before serving.
• Follows portion control and minimizes food waste.
• Responsible for complete setup of mise en place for all menu and related special items ten minutes prior to service.
• Uses advanced knife skills to produce brunois, macedoine cuts, etc.
• Adheres to proper rotation and sanitation standards at all times.
• Properly closes and turns over work area at the end of shift assuring proper storage and minimal waste.
• Attends regularly scheduled kitchen meetings.
• Must obtain and maintain a current San Diego County Food Handlers Card.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees