Pizza Chef - Riverside East

Full Job Description

Location: Riverside East, Stratford,

Salary: £34,000

An exciting opportunity has arrived for a Pizza Chef to join our expanding team at Riverside East, located in the Olympic Park, London. You will work under the Head Chef, producing freshly made woodfired pizzas, accommodating customers' requests. You will have a passion for creating delicious dishes and a love for all things Pizza!! 

As a Pizza Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking delicious pizzas according to established recipes and standards. You will play a key role in maintaining high-quality food, cleanliness, and efficiency in the pizza kitchen. 

Responsibilities: 

Pizza Preparation: 

• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to recipes. 
• Hand-stretch and shape dough to create pizza bases of desired size and thickness. 
• Apply sauces, cheeses, and toppings evenly and with attention to presentation. 

Cooking and Baking: 

• Operate pizza ovens and ensure they are set at the correct temperature. 
• Monitor cooking times and adjust temperatures as needed to ensure pizzas are cooked properly. 
• Rotate pizzas in the oven to ensure even cooking and browning. 

Quality Control: 

• Ensure that all pizzas meet quality standards in terms of taste, appearance, and portion size. 
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality before use. 
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards at all times. 

Menu Development: 

• Collaborate with kitchen management on creating and refining pizza menu offerings. 
• Experiment with new ingredients and flavor combinations to create innovative pizzas. 
• Ensure consistency in pizza quality and taste across all orders. 

Kitchen Organization and Cleanliness: 

• Keep pizza station and work area clean, sanitized, and organized. 
• Maintain inventory of pizza ingredients and notify management of shortages or replenishments needed. 
• Assist in general kitchen duties such as dishwashing, food prep, and equipment cleaning. 

Customer Service: 

• Interact with customers to take pizza orders and address any special requests or concerns. 
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of pizzas to customers. 

Requirements: 

• At least 1+ years as a Pizza Chef or similar role in a restaurant  
• Strong knowledge of pizza dough preparation and pizza cooking techniques. 
• Ability to hand-stretch dough and create consistently shaped pizza bases. 
• Familiarity with various pizza styles and toppings. 
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high food quality. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills. 

Benefits: 

Company sick pay  

Festival, sport, and event tickets  

Medicash- dental care, optical treatments, physiotherapy etc  

Employee assistance programme- counselling and support  

Discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and dining  

Birthday day off  

Quarterly team socials  

Apprenticeship programmes  

Drink tokens and VIP packages  

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave  

% off (including complimentary starters & drinks) when you dine at any of our restaurants - for up to a party of 6