Job Details

Cook II

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).

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS Minimum 1–2 years of cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant environment required. Experience in pizza making, dough handling, or scratch kitchen environments strongly preferred. Experience working with wood-fired, gas, or specialty pizza ovens preferred. Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen operations. ServSafe Certification or equivalent preferred. Culinary school training preferred but not required. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 7-day operation. Ability to stand for long periods in a high-heat kitchen environment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical kitchen tasks including bending, reaching, and carrying. Comfortable working in environments with high heat, open flames, steam, and continuous service flow. Strong attention to detail, speed, and consistency under pressure. Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively in a team-oriented kitchen. Professional attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality and consistency.