Pizza maker/Food Prep Starting at $17.05/hr.
About The Position
Home Run Inn is hiring a Pizza Maker/Food Prep for its Beverly Pizzeria. This back-of-house role prepares ingredients, builds and cooks pizzas to company standards, and helps prepare other menu items so the kitchen can deliver food quickly and consistently. The employee follows recipes, standard operating procedures, portioning requirements, and safe food-handling practices while keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for service. The position involves working from verbal and written orders, preparing and stocking ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, monitoring food quality, rotating inventory, and assisting other cooks and teammates during busy periods. The role is active and fast-paced, and may include evening shifts. Pay starts at $17.05 per hour. Home Run Inn describes itself as a family-owned company with nearly 100 years of Chicago history, focused on teamwork, pride, learning, and creating a welcoming experience for guests and teammates.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old to operate kitchen equipment.
- Able to constantly lift, reach, bend, and stoop.
- Able to stand for extended periods, up to approximately five hours.
- Able to safely lift and stack bags and cases weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Able to safely operate kitchen and cooking equipment.
- Working knowledge of the predominant language of the guests.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- 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 for pizza and food preparation.
- Read order tickets and select the appropriate ingredients and supplies.
- Stretch and prepare pizza crusts using proper dough-handling techniques.
- Measure and apply ingredients according to company recipes and portioning standards.
- Cook pizzas in the oven, monitor cooking, then remove and slice pizzas for service.
- Follow pizza-preparation procedures, including specified weights, measurements, portioning, dough-proofing times, and safe food-handling practices.
- Work from verbal and written orders.
- Prepare ingredients and menu items according to standard recipes.
- Assist other cooks with food preparation as needed.
- Prepare food efficiently to meet company prep-time goals.
- Fill individual serving cartons with the appropriate portions of food and condiments.
- Operate fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Monitor food quality and spoilage.
- Keep food-preparation areas clean and organized.
- Refill and rotate food stock as necessary, using FIFO for perishable items.
- Assist with inventory counts and ordering.
- Regularly clean pizza ovens, meat tables, and food-preparation equipment.
- Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety requirements.
- Communicate effectively with teammates and management.
- Support kitchen teammates during busy periods and help maintain an efficient kitchen.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Personal Time
- Paid Holidays
- Medical insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Supplementary insurance options
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching opportunities
- Free household access to 24/7 on-demand virtual healthcare
- Discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment, and more
- Access to pizza
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
