TITLE: Pizza Cook
REPORTS TO: MANAGER
FLSA CLASS: Hourly Non-Exempt

The job duties described below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Description of the Position:
In general, every McMenamins Pizza Cook will be asked to handle every task from opening to closing of the pizza kitchen. Duties include but are not limited to the manufacture and presentation of all pizza products. In addition, pizza cooks may also be required to perform line cooking duties according to business need. This may include salads, hot & cold sandwiches, pastas, hot & cold appetizers, pizzas, as well as weekly specials and sauté & grill items. Each pizza cook is responsible for the organization and cleaning of their work area. Being a pizza cook can be hard physical work and takes mental agility and the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment. A pizza cook must also have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Each employee will be expected to perform their job in a safe manner and report any safety concerns to Management. All McMenamin employees will also be expected to keep current on all company events, history, and products. Other duties as assigned by the Manager on duty.

Requirements of the Job:

• Obtain and maintain current food handlers card
• Ability to accurately work with numbers, orders and food specs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a high volume, deadline-oriented work environment
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays required

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Must have a value for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds
• Produce excellent quality food for customers
• Safely lift and carry heavy objects with a hand truck or the help of another person if necessary
• Ability to remain calm and focused and provide excellent food products in a high volume environment
• Follow strict adherence to deadlines and product quality
• Ability to accurately follow recipes and food specs
• Work for long periods on feet including frequent walking and standing
• Perform repetitive movement such as pushing, pulling, bending, some twisting and stooping
• Perform fine hand manipulation including handling small and large objects, chopping and use of kitchen equipment as well as work with and around sharp objects, including knives & slicers
• Work in & around a hot kitchen and various heat sources
• Ability to communicate clearly and be positive, polite, and cooperative with co-workers, managers, vendors, and customers
• Work around various heat sources, including grills, broilers, and hot-oil fryers
• Work with chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing
• Complete dishwashing duties as needed

Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a value for diversity, and a commitment to excellent customer service. Each employee is expected to come to work ready to have fun and be a positive force.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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