Pizza maker/Food Prep Starting at $17.05/hr.

HOME RUN INN INC•Bolingbrook, IL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up. For nearly 100 years, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. Behind every great pizza is an incredible team, and behind every incredible teammate is a dining experience that makes them feel welcomed from the moment they walk through our doors. If you're someone who loves great food, takes pride in doing things the right way, enjoys working as part of a team, passionate about a scratch kitchen, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you. As our Pizza Maker / Food Prep, you'll play an important role in creating the Home Run Inn experience our guests know and love. You'll prepare ingredients, build and cook pizzas to our standards, and help prepare other menu items so our kitchen is ready to deliver great food quickly and consistently. You'll work with our recipes and standard operating procedures while helping keep the kitchen clean, organized, safe, and ready for service. No two shifts look exactly the same, and that's part of the fun.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old to operate kitchen equipment
Ability to constantly lift, reach, bend, and stoop
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to approximately 5 hours
Ability to safely lift and stack bags and cases weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to safely operate kitchen and cooking equipment
Working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Typical evening availability may include 4 PM–close
Food Handler certification required within 30 days of hire
Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Previous restaurant, food preparation, or kitchen experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare and stock ingredients and dry goods needed for pizza and food preparation
Read order tickets and select the appropriate ingredients
Stretch and prepare pizza crusts using proper dough-handling techniques
Measure and apply ingredients according to HRI recipes and portioning standards
Cook pizzas in the oven while monitoring the cooking process
Remove pizzas from the oven and slice them for service
Follow HRI SOPs for pizza preparation, including specified weights, measurements, portioning, dough proofing times, and safe food handling practices
Work from both verbal and written orders
Prepare ingredients and menu items according to standard recipes
Assist other cooks with food preparation as needed
Prepare food quickly and efficiently to meet HRI prep-time goals
Read order tickets to determine the appropriate amount and type of food and supplies needed
Fill individual serving cartons with appropriate portions of food and condiments
Operate fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely
Monitor food quality and spoilage
Ensure food preparation areas remain clean and organized
Refill and rotate food stock as necessary
Rotate perishable food items using the FIFO method
Assist with inventory counts and ordering
Clean pizza ovens, meat tables, and food preparation equipment regularly
Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements
Communicate effectively with teammates and management
Assist other cooks and kitchen teammates during busy periods
Help maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen
Jump in where needed to support the restaurant team
Perform other related duties as assigned