Paradies Lagardère Cooks Tony's Pizza

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Cook II (pizza cook)

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

POSITION REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager and General Manager

DEPARTMENT: Dining Division

All Paradies Lagardère positions including Cook II (pizza cook) require embodying a positive company image by providing courteous friendly and efficient service to guests and team members. Employees are expected to follow our core values: TRIFIC (Trust Respect Integrity First-Class Innovation Commitment).

The following responsibilities are intended as core requirements with additional duties assigned as needed:

• Prepare all menu items from scratch including dough handling sauces toppings proteins and specialty ingredients.
• Execute pizza production using live ovens and high-heat cooking equipment ensuring proper bake times consistency and quality.
• Work multiple cooking stations as needed including pizza build prep sauté and oven operation areas.
• Follow all recipes portioning standards and presentation guidelines with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain strong knowledge of dough preparation fermentation stretching topping and baking techniques.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Use knives dough tools ovens and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness organization and sanitation of all kitchen and production areas throughout service.
• Follow all food safety sanitation labeling and storage procedures in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Restock stations and maintain proper rotation (FIFO) of all food items.
• Assist with prep production and daily mise en place to ensure smooth service operations.
• Communicate effectively with Kitchen Manager General Manager and fellow team members.
• Support training of new kitchen staff as needed.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume fast-paced open-kitchen environment with visible guest interaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Minimum 12 years of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant environment required.
• Experience in pizza making dough handling or scratch kitchen environments strongly preferred.
• Experience working with wood-fired gas or specialty pizza ovens preferred.
• Strong understanding of cooking techniques ingredients and kitchen operations.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary school training preferred but not required.
• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays in a 7-day operation.
• Ability to stand for long periods in a high-heat kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical kitchen tasks including bending reaching and carrying.
• Comfortable working in environments with high heat open flames steam and continuous service flow.
• Strong attention to detail speed and consistency under pressure.
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively in a team-oriented kitchen.
• Professional attitude strong work ethic and commitment to quality and consistency.

This position description is intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to modify duties and assign additional responsibilities as needed. This document does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

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