Lead Pizza Cook- Starts Nov. 2023

Company: Solitude Mountain Resort
Location: Provo
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Please note, this position is located at Solitude Mountain Resort in Solitude, UT Seasonal (Seasonal)

JOB TITLE: Stone Haus Lead Pizza Cook/Cashier

DIVISION: Food and Beverage

REPORTS TO: Village Dining Room Manager/ Lead Pizza Cook

LOCATION: Stone Haus Restaurant

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time/ Part-Time/Seasonal/Hourly

Job Description: Lead Pizza Cook - Starts Nov. 2023

Position Overview: Are you a motivated and passionate individual who has experience in the food and beverage industry? Are you looking for an atmosphere with beautiful views and amazing people? This position is for you! The Lead Pizza Cook is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of the Stone Haus team. They ensure that high-quality pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and espresso drinks are prepared and cooked according to established recipes and standards, while also maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The Lead Pizza Cook not only demonstrates excellent culinary skills but also exhibits leadership qualities to manage and guide their team effectively. We are excited to be growing our team and treating our employees to the unique and amazing perks and benefits Solitude Mountain Resort has to offer.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision and Team Management:

• Lead and guide the pizza cooking team.
• manage breaks, and allocate responsibilities to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Provide training to new staff members and ongoing coaching to enhance their culinary skills.
  
  
  
  
  Quality Control:
  
  

  • Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality, and reject any items that do not meet standards.
  • Monitor the cooking process to ensure pizzas are cooked to perfection, avoiding overcooking or undercooking.
  • Monitor portion sizes, toppings distribution, and cooking times to maintain consistency in taste and presentation.
    
    Kitchen Organization:
    
    
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
    • Manage inventory of pizza ingredients, sauces, and other supplies, placing orders as needed.
    • Keep track of equipment maintenance and report any malfunctions for prompt repair.
    • Minimize food wastage by implementing effective portion control and storage practices.
    • Assist in managing the food cost budget by monitoring ingredient usage and controlling expenses.
      
      Food Safety and Hygiene:
      
      
      • Enforce strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations.
      • Monitor food storage practices to prevent contamination and spoilage.
      • Train staff on proper food handling and hygiene practices.
        
        Customer Service:
        
        
        • Collaborate with staff to ensure timely and accurate orders.
        • Address customer inquiries, concerns, and special requests related to orders.
          
          
          
          
          Health and Safety Compliance:
          
          

          • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including fire codes and occupational health guidelines.
            
            Qualifications and Skills:
            
            
            • Proven experience as a Pizza Cook or in a similar supervisory role in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
            • Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
            • Attention to detail and a passion for maintaining food quality and presentation.
            • Ability to handle high-pressure situations and resolve conflicts within the team.
            • Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
            • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
              
              THE BENEFITS AND PERKS
              
              At Solitude Mountain Resort, we offer a variety of employee benefits! First, you are lucky enough to be working in the beautiful, scenic Wasatch Mountains. Enjoy mountain activities before work, after work, on work breaks, and on days off! Activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and so much more. Work with other mountain enthusiasts. This is an excellent opportunity to socialize, meet great people, and attend employee events around the resort. Some events include unique opportunities like employee ski days, employee yoga, live music events, film festival ski movie features, and many more summer activities- at work! You get to work and play in the same place. Eligibility is dependent on all employee classification of work.
              
              BENEFITS:
              
              Ski and Ride
              
              • Eligible employees receive a free Solitude season pass for themselves and eligible dependents. This includes unlimited skiing/riding for winter employees with no blackout dates and bike hauls for summer employees
              • Free access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations throughout North America for you and eligible dependents
              • Discounted Solitude lift tickets for your friends & family
              • Discounted ski and ride lessons
              • Free Nordic ski and snowshoe pass for the Solitude Nordic & Snowshoe Center for winter employees
              • Ski and ride perks at other local resorts
              • Complimentary UTA Ski Bus pass
                
                Other Benefits
                
                • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSA, FSA for eligible employees
                • Discounts resort-wide for food, rentals, retail, lessons, and more
                • Pro deals with hundreds of outdoor brands
                • 401(k) plan with generous company match for all employees
                • Free counseling service for you and your household members through our Employee Assistance Program

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