Do you enjoy people, and love pizza?
Do you flow in the hustle and bustle of fast-paced environments?
Most importantly (but not lastly), do you enjoy jamming out
to yacht rock and reggae, while you work (duh)?
If so, then join our award-winning team at Piatto Neapolitan
Pizzeria! A locally owned foodie favorite located in the Douglas Design
District!
We have been featured in USA Today, Pizza Today, Dining with
Denise, Wichita by E.B.,and have won best pizza in the Wichita Eagle’s Choice
Award every year since 2016
We’ve cultivated a loyal following of wood-fired foodies who enjoy our delicious Neapolitan pizza in our uniquely, intimate environment.
Piatto is looking for experienced cooks with a passion for Italian cuisine, wood fired pizza, and eager to be part of small, cohesive team.
*No experience is required for this position. If you're willing to learn, we're willing to teach*
Candidates will play an active role in executing seasonal menu items along from our wood-fired oven. You will work amongst a growing and dedicated team.
Piatto offers the opportunity for developing your cooking and baking techniques while being
accountable for cleanliness, food and equipment safety knowledge.
We believe that for the right person, extraordinarily high standards are their normal and if you’re the right person for this job, you wouldn’t consider doing anything less.
Applicants must possess a strong sense of urgency, direct communication skills.
*No experience is required for this position. If you're willing to learn, we're willing to teach.
JOB DUTIES
- Prepare all ingredients needed for daily service, or in advance using multiple cooking techniques; including daily dough preparation, ingredients for toppings, sauces, cheeses, etc...
- Stretching, building and cooking pizzas and calzones
- Working with seasonal ingredients
- General knife handling, food safety & sanitation knowledge
- Tending the wood fire
- Appetizer and salad building
- Executing menu items from start to finish. This includes preparation of ingredients, butchery of proteins, cooking and plating of dishes
DESIRED SKILLS
- Pizza stretching, building, and cooking, wood-fired cooking a plus
- Dough mixing, portioning
- 1+ year of kitchen experience is desired
- Dough Making, Enforcement of Safety / Sanitation Standards, Expediting, Inventory, Kitchen
PERKS
- Great employee Discounts
- Weekly Pay
- Health Benefits*
WHAT WE WANT
- A positive attitude
- Ability to multitask
- Detail oriented
- Pride in yourself & Piatto
- Respect for safety and sanitation regulations
- Integrity and respect for yourself and your teammates
WHAT YOU NEED
- Periods of standing and walking (5 to 7hrs)
- Ability to squat, kneel, bend, and reach frequently
- Ability to frequently carry heavy plates, glassware, and other dinnerware (30-50lb)
- Positive communication with guests using effective listening skills and asking thoughtful questions
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Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Night shift
Supplemental pay
- Tips