Pizza Kitchen Lead

*Introduction:*We are seeking reliable and hardworking pizza kitchen lead to join our team and assist with the daily operation of our restaurant's kitchen. The kitchen lead will be responsible for preparing and cooking food, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and assisting the Owner and GM with various tasks as needed. The successful candidate will have strong teamwork skills and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.A Pizza Kitchen Lead manages multiple, simultaneous processes —from dough and ingredient prep to cooking pizza in wood-fired oven. A good pizza kitchen lead makes excellent pizzas and knows how to teach others to prepare dough, assemble pizzas and cook properly.*Responsibilities:** Prepare and cook food according to restaurant standards and recipes* Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including adhering to cleaning schedules and safety protocols* Assist with various tasks as needed, including inventory management and food prep* Follow instructions and guidelines from the Owner and GM* Ensures cooking stations are sanitized and prepped with necessary tools* Prepares, stores pizza sauces and toppings* Prepares and stores pizza dough* Orders supplies, maintains inventory, creates budgets to ensure profitable food cost* Trains other cooks in the preparation process so all meals are uniform* Checks quality of pizzas before they’re served to guests* Performs regular maintenance on kitchen equipment* Collaborates with staff on menu items* Resolves customer complaints with diplomacy* Makes sure the kitchen is clean and sanitized*Qualifications:*Kitchen Lead need at least a high school diploma or GED. Lead will also complete and maintain food service handling certifications.*Kitchen Lead requirements** Strong teamwork skills* Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload* Knowledge of food safety guidelines* Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)* Positive and supportive work environment* Previous experience with pizza is preferredJob Type: Part-timePay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hourBenefits:* Employee discount* Paid trainingShift:* 10 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shiftAbility to commute/relocate:* Georgetown, KY 40324: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)License/Certification:* Food Handler Certification (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12