Pizza Hut Cook

Gas Express LLC•North Little Rock, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pizza Hut Cook prepares pizzas, wings, side items, and other food products according to recipes, business needs, and directions from the Manager in Charge. The role ensures food meets specifications and quality standards, including required holding times and temperatures, and handles finished products by cutting, boxing, and organizing them. The Cook stocks and organizes ingredients and storage areas, rotates products using the first-in, first-out method, and maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen. The position also provides customer service, works collaboratively with the team, and performs other tasks assigned by the Store Manager in charge of the shift.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must have outstanding customer service and people-interaction skills.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to arrive at the store on time.
Must have a positive attitude, promote the company, and work as a team player.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.
Must be well organized and manage time effectively.
Must work as scheduled by the Store Manager and be flexible to work all shifts and all days of the week.
Must be able to stand and walk on hard floors for the duration of a full shift, up to 8 hours.
Must frequently lift and stack 35–50 pounds and occasionally carry stock items up to 75 pounds.
Must occasionally lift and carry trash bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must occasionally climb a footstool or ladder to reach stock.
Must frequently push or pull equipment and supplies, including a batter table, filter machines, trash cans, brooms, mops, and mop buckets.
Must frequently stoop or squat to reach low shelves or floor-level items.
Must continuously reach overhead, forward, and beneath shelving, counters, tables, refrigeration units, racks, drink dispensers, fryers, batter table, and ovens.
Must continuously handle items of varied shapes, sizes, and textures, including food products, bulk stock items, and paperwork.
Must continuously use fingers bilaterally to prepare food, unload boxes, and perform related tasks.
Must continuously communicate with and listen to guests, management, and team members.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service in all interactions.
Prepare dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings and apply them according to recipe specifications.
Operate ovens, fryers, and other equipment to cook pizzas, wings, and side items.
Prepare and cook food products according to business needs and the directions of the Manager in Charge.
Ensure food products meet specifications, procedures, and quality standards, including designated holding times and temperatures.
Cut, box, and organize finished products.
Date-code and rotate products using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Clean workstations, wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
Practice clean-as-you-go and follow sanitation and safety guidelines and procedures.
Keep floors free of obstacles and debris and ensure they remain dry.
Stock the make table, walk-in refrigerator, and storage areas with ingredients.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the cooler.
Set up the dish sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Store Manager in charge of the shift.