What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pizza Preparation Worker position at Ken's Artisan Pizza?
Job Summary
Ken's Artisan Pizza is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Pizza Preparation Worker to support daily kitchen operations and pizza production. The ideal candidate will prepare ingredients, assist with dough and pizza assembly, maintain organized workstations, and help ensure consistent food quality and efficient service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare pizza dough, sauces, cheeses, toppings, and other ingredients.
- Wash, cut, portion, measure, and organize ingredients according to established procedures.
- Assist with dough preparation, portioning, shaping, and storage as assigned.
- Assemble pizzas accurately according to recipes and preparation standards.
- Maintain properly stocked and organized pizza preparation stations.
- Assist with operating ovens and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to help ensure consistent food quality.
- Check prepared orders for accuracy, quality, and proper presentation.
- Assist with preparing dine-in, takeout, and packaged food orders.
- Restock ingredients, packaging, utensils, and other kitchen supplies.
- Label, date, rotate, and properly store food products.
- Assist with receiving and organizing food and kitchen supplies.
- Clean and sanitize preparation surfaces, utensils, equipment, and workstations.
- Maintain proper food-handling, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Support kitchen staff during busy service periods.
- Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and other routine kitchen duties.
Qualifications
- Previous pizza shop, restaurant, kitchen, or food-service experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen sanitation practices.
- Familiarity with pizza preparation and commercial kitchen equipment is a plus.
- Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and preparation accuracy.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and established procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable work ethic.
- Ability to multitask and maintain an organized workstation.
- Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and performing physical kitchen tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to safely lift and move food supplies and kitchen materials.
- Willingness to learn new preparation techniques and kitchen responsibilities.
- Positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
About the Company
Ken's Artisan Pizza is a pizza-focused restaurant dedicated to quality food, thoughtful preparation, and a welcoming dining experience. The business emphasizes careful ingredient preparation, consistent pizza quality, efficient kitchen operations, cleanliness, teamwork, and attentive service.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20