Job Overview

Alva Beer Co. is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Pizza Oven Operator/ prep cook to join our kitchen team. You will be responsible for firing our artisan pizzas to perfection in a high-temperature oven, ensuring they are cooked consistently and to our high standards. This position is a duel role. Days that you are not on the schedule as the person who fires the pizzas, you will work as the prep cook that builds the pizzas as well as make sauces.
As a key player in delivering our signature pizzas, you will be working closely with the kitchen team to guarantee quality and efficiency during service. If you have a passion for cooking, a keen eye for timing, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is for you!

Responsibilities

  • Operate and manage the pizza oven
  • Monitor cooking times
  • Rotate pizzas in the oven to achieve even cooking, adjusting temperature or placement as needed
  • Inspect finished pizzas for quality control, ensuring correct toppings, appearance, and finish
  • Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and accurate service
  • Maintain a clean and organized pizza oven station, including cleaning the oven and preparing it for daily use
  • Assist in prepping dough, sauces, and toppings as needed
  • Follow all food safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment
  • Communicate with the kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service flow
  • will trade from pizza oven operator to prep cook depending on day/shift
  • follow recipes for sauces, pizzas, and other menu items

Skills

  • Experience working with wood-fired, gas, or electric ovens is a plus, but training can be provided
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure every pizza meets quality standards
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Physical stamina to stand for long periods and work in a warn environment
  • Good communication skills to collaborate with the kitchen team and manage orders effectively
  • Knowledge of food safety practices and proper handling of ingredients
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple pizzas in the oven at once
  • Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist with other kitchen tasks when needed

Prior pizza-making or culinary experience is a plus, but on-the-job training will be provided

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