Cook II

POSITION DESCRIPTION  

POSITION TITLE: Cook II

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt  

POSITION REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager and General Manager

DEPARTMENT: Dining Division  

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including Cook II, (pizza cook) require embodying a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to guests and team members. Employees are expected to follow our core values: TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment).

To apply, send your resume to lola.hewitt@paradies-na.com

The following responsibilities are intended as core requirements, with additional duties assigned as needed:

• Prepare all menu items from scratch, including dough handling, sauces, toppings, proteins, and specialty ingredients.
• Execute pizza production using live ovens and high-heat cooking equipment, ensuring proper bake times, consistency, and quality.
• Work multiple cooking stations as needed, including pizza build, prep, sauté, and oven operation areas.
• Follow all recipes, portioning standards, and presentation guidelines with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, topping, and baking techniques.
• Ensure all food is prepared and served in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Use knives, dough tools, ovens, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of all kitchen and production areas throughout service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage procedures in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Restock stations and maintain proper rotation (FIFO) of all food items.
• Assist with prep production and daily mise en place to ensure smooth service operations.
• Communicate effectively with Kitchen Manager, General Manager, and fellow team members.
• Support training of new kitchen staff as needed.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance needs promptly.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced, open-kitchen environment with visible guest interaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.