Pizza Cook

Job Description: Pizza Cook

Position Title: Pizza Cook
Department: In-Store Operations
Reports To: Kitchen Manager
Location: Andy’s Pizza DC/MD/VA
 
About Us:

Andy’s Pizza is a restaurant group specializing in delicious pizza by the slice. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and a vibrant work culture. At Andy’s we are curious, accountable, proud, fun, and believe in genuine hospitality (in and out).  Andy’s Pizza is the proud winner of the World Pizza Championships, winner of Washington City Paper Best Pizza of DC 2 years running and are excited to be included in the Washington Posts Fall Dining Guide.  As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic Pizza Cook to assist in the daily operations of our restaurant.

Job Summary:

The Pizza Cook is responsible for making pizzas, salads and starters. This role requires experience with duties such as inventory rotation, food preparation, cleanliness, customer service and teamwork. This position works closely with the front-of-house team to ensure all orders are consistently correct and that we are always exceeding guest expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Rotation
  • Ensure proper rotation of inventory, including food, supplies, and equipment
  • Ensure the kitchen is adequately stocked and waste is minimized
• Food Preparation
  • Prepare and present dishes following all recipes and presentation standards
  • Ensure all prep lists are completed in a timely manner
• Cleanliness
  • Maintain an organized and clean environment
  • Follow all cleaning procedures, schedules, and checklists
  • Maintain kitchen equipment, ensuring that it is in good working order and report any deficiencies promptly
  • Follow appropriate food handling procedures and standards
• Customer Service
  • Greet guests with enthusiasm and provide exceptional hospitality
  • Go above and beyond to resolve guest issues
• Teamwork
  • Collaborate with coworkers to provide a best-in-class experience for our guests
  • Help to achieve the goal of being every guest’s “Favorite Neighborhood Pizza Shop”

Qualifications:

• Friendly and outgoing attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Availability on weekends and holidays
• Strong attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to take direction
• Good communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Prior pizza experience
• Experience with KDS (kitchen display system)
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits:

• Hourly rate Tips
• Weekly payroll
• Health, dental, and vision insurance – Kaiser Permanente and Delta Dental & Vision
  • Minimum 30 hours worked per week for eligibility
  • Eligible after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
  • Eligibility after 1 year of employment
• Accrued PTO/Sick Leave
  • 80 hours per year maximum
• Employee discounts on food and beverages
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company