Pizza Chef

Full Time
South Hampstead, London, UK
11 months ago

Pizza Chef - South Hampstead£13.08 per hour + 5% annual bonus

20 hour contract

After years of partnering with restaurants at Deliveroo, we wanted to take our partnership to the next level by really understanding the ins and outs of running a restaurant. So we did exactly that. In 2022, we opened our very first restaurant, Pizza Paradiso.

Alongside feeding hungry customers delicious food, we’ve been able to understand what it takes to run a successful restaurant and work with delivery partners. Pizza Paradiso has given us so much insight so that we can improve our partnerships globally.

About the role

Making delicious pizzas of course! Margherita, Americana, Capricciosa - we got ‘em, and you’re the person who loves to make them. 

You will be the point of call to manage the preparation and cooking of all pizzas to strict specification, and safety procedures as directed by your leads You will report into the Site Manager and work closely with the Site Management team.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation 
    • You will be responsible for the preparation for everything that is on the menu, ensuring that it is cooked to the correct standard and specification
    • You will minimise the levels of wastage by correctly maintaining and storing products, assisting with unloading of deliveries of food and equipment
    • You and your team will be responsible in company labelling and dating processes
  • Leadership and Teamwork
    • You will be the person that your team will turn to, you are the driving force when it comes to everything that happens in the kitchen
    • You will be responsible for communicating with your team in order to provide guests with the best possible experience in the restaurant 
    • You will communicate with the management team on how to improve ways of work, you will collaborate with the Site Manager on what you need in terms of stock, communicating any problems with the deliveries to the management team
    • You will be responsible for training other team members, motivating the team and promoting a positive work environment
  • Hygiene & Safety
    • Ensure all required processes are followed, including food safety / health & safety controls
    • Follow all opening and closing procedures for your section, including setting up and prep responsibilities
    • Complete all safety training for your role
    • Ensure that all fridges, freezers and other food storage areas are clean, tidy and following food safety procedures

Who we are looking for

  • A team player
  • Great customer service skills
  • Previous experience as a Pizza Chef

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. . We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace and Diversity

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. We offer multiple great benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth and relocation.

We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest growing startups in an exciting space.