Blossoms Pizzeria

**JOB SUMMARY:** The skilled pizza maker must prepare high-quality pizzas according to customers’ orders. The pizza maker’s responsibilities include preparing pizza dough, cutting, grating, or slicing various ingredients, and removing pizza debris from the pizza ovens. You should also be able to maintain a clean workstation at all times. To be successful as a pizza maker, you should ensure that kitchen safety protocol is properly followed. Ultimately, a top-notch pizza maker should be able to train and mentor kitchen staff. **POSITION AUTHORITY:** The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below. **POSITION GUIDELINES:** Position guidelines include but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - Preparing pizza dough, sauces, and various toppings, such as tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and meats. - Monitoring the temperature of the pizza ovens as well as cooking times. - Preparing high-quality pizzas according to company recipes. - Monitoring inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed. - Cleaning workstations before pizza preparation. - Ensuring that all utensils and cooking equipment are sterilized before each use. - Plating or packaging pizzas accordingly. - Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed promptly. - Disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients at the end of each shift. - Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens **EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:** - High school diploma preferred - Prior hospitality and cashiering experience preferred - Must obtain TABC & Food Handlers Certification before beginning work **REQUIRED SKILLS:** - Must be reliable and responsible - Ability to follow standardized recipes. - The ability to work in a fast-paced environment - The ability to work in a team - Excellent communication skills. - Exceptional Customer Service Skill **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** - Ability to remain on feet throughout the shift - Ability to work continually in a confined space