Job Description

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead our kitchen team. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of RFV Kitchen. You will prepare high-quality pizzas according to customers’ orders, and other light menu items. Your responsibilities include preparing various ingredients to be used on our menu, being able to maintain a clean workstation at all times, follow MN Dept of Health Food Code, top notch safety standards, making necessary food orders, have a great attitude and be willing to help create a memorable customer experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare pizzas out of our menu and based on custom orders
• Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms)
• Monitor inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed
• Use less traditional ingredients to appeal to a larger audience (for example, vegan cheese and gluten-free items)
• Prepare other menu items such as Charcuterie boards, soft pretzels, fresh fruits and veggies, etc
• Recommend new recipes to update our menus
• Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment
• Monitoring the temperature and warming times of food items.
• Preparing high-quality food items according to company recipes.
• Ensuring that all utensils and cooking equipment are sterilized before each use.
• Plating or packaging food items accordingly.
• Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients at the end of each shift.
• Ability to craft specialty menus for special customer events - Mystery Dinners, Pasta Nights, etc. 

Job Requirements

• Shows commitment to excellence and high standards in work product
• Work experience in a restaurant kitchen
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and pizza oven
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Good time-management skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Food Safety Manager Certificate (ServSafe) is a PLUS!
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven food preparation and food handling experience.
• Working knowledge of proper food handling procedures.
• The ability to follow standardized recipes.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses and maintains professional appearance and demeanor.
• Enjoys collaborating with others in a strong team environment
• Must be 18 years or older

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds occationally
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to effectively accept inventory shipments, set-up and break down procedures, equipment, etc., and able to utilize dolly cart and assist in moving heavy objects.

Job Type: Full-Time

Language:

• English (Required)

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.