Job Description
Barbatella is looking for a creative and experienced Wood-Fired Pizza Chef
The ideal candidate needs proven wood-fired oven experience, strong skills in dough preparation and pizza assembly, excellent knife skills, proficiency in food safety and hygiene, the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, good communication, and flexibility to work various shifts. Experience in a restaurant setting and formal culinary training are highly desirable.
Technical Skills & Experience
- You need hands-on experience using wood-fired or brick ovens, as well as knowing how to monitor and maintain their temperatures.
- Mastery of pizza dough preparation, shaping, and topping is essential.
- Proficiency with knives for slicing and dicing ingredients is a must.
- A broad understanding of cooking techniques beyond just baking.
Kitchen & Work Environment Skills
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment are critical.
- The ability to work efficiently and maintain speed and professionalism in a fast-paced, demanding kitchen is necessary.
- Good organizational skills are needed for ingredient prep, managing inventory, and keeping stations clean and stocked.
Interpersonal & Professional Skills
Clear and effective communication is vital for working with a kitchen team and sometimes with guests.
A spirit of teamwork and the ability to collaborate effectively with other staff members are important.
A willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is often a requirement.
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Weekly
Shift
- Day Shift
- Evening Shift
- Monday - Friday
- Weekends and Holidays
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,