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Job description

Pizza Chef Expected hourly wage: £16.00–£17.00 per hour

About Us

We're opening a new neighbourhood pizzeria built around exceptional ingredients, naturally fermented dough, and genuine hospitality. Our aim is to create one of the area's leading neighbourhood restaurants, serving around 120 guests each evening. We're building a professional kitchen team from the ground up and are looking for passionate people who want to grow with the business from day one.

About the Role

An experienced kitchen role responsible for independently running the pizza section and producing pizzas consistently to the restaurant's standards.

The Pizza Chef should have a strong understanding of dough handling, preparation and cooking and be able to maintain quality and speed throughout service.

Key Responsibilities

●  Run the pizza station independently during service.

●  Stretch and shape dough consistently to specification.

●  Understand dough condition and handle dough appropriately.

●  Apply toppings accurately and consistently.

●  Maintain correct portion sizes and presentation.

●  Cook pizzas to the required standard.

●  Maintain speed, consistency and quality during service.

●  Complete pizza station preparation and replenishment.

●  Assist with dough preparation and production.

●  Follow recipes, specifications and kitchen procedures.

●  Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.

●  Minimise waste and use ingredients efficiently.

●  Complete opening and closing procedures for the pizza station.

●  Communicate effectively with the wider kitchen team.

●  Support Commis Chefs when required.

Requirements

●  Previous professional kitchen or pizza experience.

●  Strong interest in pizza, dough and fermentation.

●  Good understanding of kitchen preparation and service.

●  Ability to work accurately during busy periods.

●  Strong attention to detail and consistency.

●  Good communication and teamwork.

●  Understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Training & Development

You'll receive training on our recipes, dough processes, kitchen systems and service standards.

Progression to Senior Pizza Chef will be based on demonstrated technical ability, consistency, independence and the ability to support and develop other members of the team.

Application information

Email: jack@fivefeet.co.uk

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