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

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