Pizza Cook - Wethersfield

FIND YOUR FIRE!

At Sally's Apizza we have been creating New Haven Style Apizza since 1938 and are now expanding to locations across the United States. Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally’s draws pizza fans from around the world. We hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens, using the original recipes. Sally’s mission is to make great pizza available to everyone.

As the Pizza Cook you will….  

• Preparing high-quality pizzas.
• Handling multiple food orders at one time.  
• Ability to manage others and work on a team.
• Put pizzas in the oven and keep a check on the fire.
• Replacing cheeses, sauce, and toppings containers to ensure freshness.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area in all areas of the prep kitchen.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

SALLY’S CORE VALUES

Obsession for Apizza

True passion for the uncompromised quality and tradition of New Haven Apizza. Strive for excellence and bring your personal best to work every day.

Commitment To Our Guests

Demonstrate warmth and care while creating memorable moments of hospitality for all guests.

Strength of Character

Take pride in your job and use your best judgment to do what is right and fair even when no one else is looking. Actively seek to build trust with colleagues and guests.

We Are Family

We are a hard-working crew that takes care of and supports one another while courageously providing honest feedback to hold each other accountable.

ROLE COMPETENCIES 

Language

• English
• Basic Spanish (preferred but not required)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a pizza cook.
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough
• Good time-management skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings

Attention To Detail

• Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.

Organizational Awareness

• Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.

Oral Communication

• Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.

Integrity

• Upholding accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.

Work Environment

• A minimum, of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Must be able to work on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time and lift 50lbs.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Must be available days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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