POSITION OVERVIEW

The Specialty Master Cook (Pizza) will display expertise in pizza cooking techniques, ensuring food quality according to department standards and ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Showcase expert knowledge and proficiency in pizza dough preparation, stretching, and tossing techniques
• Create a variety of traditional and innovative pizza recipes, ensuring exceptional taste, texture, and presentation
• Collaborate with the culinary team to contribute creative ideas for pizza menu enhancements and seasonal specials
• Conduct research on new ingredients, flavor combinations, and pizza trends to inspire innovative additions to the menu
• Ensure all pizzas meet the highest standards of taste, texture, and visual appeal
• Monitor portion control and maintain food quality throughout the pizza preparation process
• Manage the pizza station, including organizing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring proper equipment functionality
• Work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate orders and ensure timely delivery of freshly baked pizzas to guests
• Provide guidance and training to junior kitchen staff, particularly those involved in pizza preparation techniques
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining stock levels of pizza-related ingredients, and communicate replenishment needs to management
• Strictly adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organized pizza preparation area
• Implement best practices for food handling, storage, and kitchen safety to ensure a safe working environment
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience of at least 2 years as a Specialty Master Cook or Pizzaiolo with a focus on pizza preparation
• Extensive knowledge of pizza dough making, stretching, and baking techniques
• Creativity and a passion for experimenting with new pizza toppings, sauces, and flavor combinations
• A keen eye for detail in ingredient preparation, recipe adherence, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and carry heavy items for extended periods during busy service hours
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices to ensure a hygienic and safe kitchen environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence
• A passion for culinary innovation and a willingness to contribute creative ideas to the menu preparation
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility.

SALARY

$28.81 per hour