Pizza Cook

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Pizza Cook Department: Food & Beverage

Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Reports to: Food & Beverage Director

Employment Status: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Pizza Cooks are responsible for providing quality culinary experiences for guests. The position will require the ability to perform a variety of tasks within the kitchen and will require a basic knowledge of kitchen equipment, cooking techniques, and preparing pizzas. The position will work in close collaboration with colleagues and follow established health and safety standards and enhance the service and goals set by Antelope Point Marina.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

• Ability to work quickly in a fast paced environment and ensure kitchen standards are met.
• Accountability for food products and the culinary experience of guests.
• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to to established recipes and standards.
• Operate pizza oven and other equipment to bake pizzas to perfection, ensuring proper temperature and cooking times.
• Skillfully apply toppings to pizzas in an aesthetically pleasing and evenly distributed manner.
• Ensure that pizzas meet quality standards in terms of taste, appearance, and portion size.
• Monitor and restock ingredients and supplies needed for pizza preparation.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Collaboration with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders, and address customer inquiries or special requests related to pizzas.
• Posses the ability to react productively to other duties as reasonably assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age: 16 years old
• Valid Arizona Food Handler’s Certificate required prior to start or within the timeframe required by local county health department regulations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must adhere to company dress code and maintain a clean, professional appearance at all times
•  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a pizza or fast-casual kitchen is preferred but not required

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge or ability to be trained in food preparation. Proficiency in using kitchen equipment such as wood fire ovens, food processors. Accommodations may be made.

GENERAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of APM marina services and amenities.
• Guest relation skills which allow calm, effective, polite and professional resolution of guest problems or concerns.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in fire extinguisher operation.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in ISO/EMS awareness.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in employee orientation.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in hazard communication.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in hazardous materials response/respiratory protection.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in emergency response.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in recyclable materials.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in blood borne pathogen awareness.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in food and beverage safety practices.
• Knowledge or ability to be trained in food and beverage products and preparations.

DOES THIS POSITION HAVE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY?

IF YES, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE NATURE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY AS WELL AS THE NUMBER AND TITLE OF POSITIONS WHICH REPORT TO THIS POSITION. No, this position has no supervisory responsibility.

DOES THE INCUMBENT HAVE ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AS DEFINED BY THE ANTELOPE POINT MARINA HANDBOOK? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: No.

DOES THE INCUMBENT HAVE ACCESS TO OR HANDLE COMPANY FUNDS?

IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: No.

IS IT IMPORTANT TO THIS POSITION THAT THE INCUMBENT BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE FLUENTLY IN ENGLISH? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN: This position requires reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English to convey pertinent information with guests and colleagues. Reasonable accommodations may be made to those with disabilities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees will work both indoors and outdoors and at times in extreme weather conditions when reasonable.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing 45% of the time - Frequent periods of standing while cooking or communicating with guests and staff and performing duties.

Walking 45% of the time - Carrying restaurant food and inventory and conveying information and orders through the restaurant.

Sitting 10% of the time - During breaks and while performing specific tasks.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Antelope Point Marina policy regarding employee performance evaluation. The employee understands that a 90 day performance evaluation will be conducted to discuss job responsibilities and performance requirements. Should the employee not meet the performance standards of the position, APM management reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship or relocate the employee to another position within the company, if available.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION

All job descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to perform successfully on the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. In addition, managers may assign other related functions and requirements for the position.

Job descriptions do not create an employment contract. APM maintains its status as an at-will employer. APM or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of any applicable state or federal law(s).

Salary : $16 - $18