Pizza Chef

Duties:

Prepare and cook pizzas to the highest standards, ensuring perfect dough, toppings, and baking techniques are consistently applied for every order.
Manage the pizza section of the kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, organization, and ensuring all equipment is in optimal working condition.
Oversee dough preparation including mixing, kneading, fermenting, and proofing, ensuring texture and flavour align with the restaurants premium standards.
Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop innovative pizza recipes.
Ensure precise and timely service during busy periods, coordinating with other kitchen sections to deliver a seamless dining experience.
Monitor inventory and stock levels, ordering ingredients as necessary while minimizing waste and adhering to the restaurant's cost control measures.

Requirements:

Culinary Certificate/Diploma
Preferably 2-3 years previous experience as a Chef De Partie with focus on pizza making
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, professional demeanour.
Expertise in pizza-making techniques, including dough preparation, proofing, stretching, and baking in wood-fired or speciality ovens