Pizza Commis Chef (Delaire Graff Restaurant)

We are opening a new pizza restaurant and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pizza Commis Chef to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about learning the art of pizza-making in a fast-paced, 5-star kitchen. You'll work closely with experienced chefs, gaining hands-on experience with dough preparation, cooking techniques, and ingredient handling. If you're eager to develop your skills in a luxury dining environment, we'd love to hear from you! Main responsibilities:Assist in preparing and cooking pizzas, following the guidance of senior chefs and ensuring high standards of quality, flavour, and presentation.Support dough preparation, including mixing, kneading, and portioning, while learning key techniques in fermentation and proofing.Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza section, ensuring all equipment and tools are cleaned and ready for use during service.Prepare ingredients for pizzas, slicing vegetables, meats, and cheese, ensuring everything is fresh and prepped according to the Head Chef's specifications.Assist in monitoring stock levels, alerting senior chefs when ingredients need to be ordered and helping to reduce waste.Follow strict food safety and hygiene standardsSupport senior chefs during service, helping to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of pizzas to maintain the restaurant's luxury experience. Main requirements:Culinary Certificate/DiplomaPreferably 1-2 years previous experience as a Commis Chef with focus on pizza-makingAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm, professional demeanour.Ability to follow instructions from senior chefs and work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment.Creativity and passion for pizza-making, with a desire to innovate while honouring authentic techniques.Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a positive attitude and the desire to support the kitchen team in delivering exceptional service.Honesty, Flexibility and AccountabilityStrong organizational skillsPunctual & self-disciplined