Title: | Pizza Chef/ Prep Cook |
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ID: | P0105 |
Department: | Hospitality or Culinary |
Job Type: | Full Time and Part Time |
Location: | Woodloch Pines |
Nestled in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Woodloch Resort encompasses an award-winning family resort (Woodloch Pines), championship golf course (Woodloch Springs) and a luxury destination spa (The Lodge at Woodloch).
Owned and operated with pride by the Kiesendahl family since 1958, the concept of family is truly at the core of Woodloch and is key to its longtime success. Woodloch Pines was voted by TripAdvisor as the number one family resort in the United States and remains committed to its original mission to “treat all guests as if they were company in their own homes.” Staff members are no exception to this rule.
Employees work hard and are passionate about what they do and why they do it. Staff can attest to feeling as though they are as much a part of the fun of being on vacation as the guests. With our unique activity program, abundant amenities, and outstanding nightly entertainment, your family, friends, and co-workers are guaranteed to be engaged, energized, and enthusiastic!
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Pizza Chef responsibilities include preparing pizza dough, pizza sauce, slicing and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats and executing customers’ orders considering special requests. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with various pizza types and be available to work during business hours with a flexible schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare pizzas out of our menu and based on custom orders
- Bake a wide variety of pizza doughs, including thin crust, thick crust and cheese-stuffed
- Make fresh tomato, pesto and white cream sauces
- Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms)
- Cut, slice and grill meats like chicken, ham and beef
- Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed
- Use less traditional ingredients to appeal to a larger audience (for example, vegan cheese and gluten-free flour)
- Cook appetizers, like mozzarella sticks, pizza bites, garlic breads and salads
- Recommend new recipes to update our menus
- Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment
- Work on daily kitchen prep lists to increase productivity
- Phone skills and able to communicate efficiently with other departments, including the delivery team.
ESSENTIAL QUALIITES AND SKILLS
- Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza
- Serve safe certification.
- Good time management skills
- Must be able to use all kitchen equipment and utensils (knives, etc.) necessary in performing job. Must have good organization and communication skills.
- Knowledgeable in techniques of food preparation and specific baking and cooking techniques.
- Good knowledge of sanitation and health regulations as related to food handling.
- Ability to work successfully as a team member; dependable, organized, punctual; able to work productively under pressure.
- Basic knowledge for placing pizza orders in computer.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.