Pizza Sous Chef

Full-time Pizza Sous Chef - £18.44 per hour inclusive of tronc About Us: We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pizza Sous Chef to join our Alley Cats Pizzeria team!If you're passionate about Italian cuisine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working with a dynamic team, then we want you to join us! Position Overview: As a Pizza Sous Chef at Alley Cat's Pizzeria, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking our signature pizzas to perfection. We're looking for someone with a strong background in pizza making and a creative flair for developing new and exciting recipes. If you're a team player with a passion for food and a drive for excellence, then we want you to be part of our kitchen brigade! Responsibilities: Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to established recipes and standards Stretch and shape dough by hand to create a variety of pizza styles, including thin-crust and deep-dish Operate pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure pizzas are cooked to perfection Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment Uphold Alley Cat's Pizzeria's standards of food quality, presentation, and sanitation at all times Contribute ideas for new pizza flavours and seasonal specials to keep our menu fresh and exciting Requirements: Previous experience as a Pizza Sous Chef or Pizza Chef in a high-volume restaurant setting Strong knowledge of pizza dough, sauce, and topping combinations, as well as pizza oven operation Creative flair and passion for experimenting with flavours and ingredients Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced kitchen environment Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Benefits: £17.94 starting salary and a raise to £18.44 after probation A free staff meal on shift 50% discount on food and drink Peoples Pension scheme contribution after 3 months Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral A fast-track career progression and CPL training 28 Days paid holiday per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays TPBN1_UKCT