Pizza Maker/Food Prep
11 days ago
Hillside
Job Description Home Run Inn is looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Teammates to join the Kitchen Team at our Hillside Fast Casual Restaurant! Must be available to work weekends and evening shifts. Position Summary: Perform the art of making delicious and great quality looking pizza according to SOP and recipes. Responsibilities: • Stock and prepare necessary food ingredients and dry goods needed for pizza preparation., • Read order tickets for appropriate ingredients to utilize., • Stretch and prepare edges of the pizza crust. Measure and apply ingredients to pizza., • Cook pizza by placing in oven, monitoring the cooking process, take pizza out of oven and slice., • Clean pizza ovens, meat tables and all food prep machine on a regular basis., • Move food and beverage stock when necessary and assist in inventory process., • Monitor quality of food and spoilage., • Rotate perishable stock items based on FIFO method of inventory., • Follow SOP’s of pizza preparation adhering to specified weights, measures, portioning techniques and safe food handling practices., • Follow specific SOP of dough handling regarding proper proofing time and stretching techniques., • Be able to perform opening and closing duties as assigned., • Use kitchen / cooking appliances and equipment., • Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition., • Work from verbal and written orders, • Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements • Constantly be able to lift, reach, bend and stoop., • Able to thrive in a Fast Paced environment., • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)., • Frequently be able to safely lift bags, cases, and stack weight up to 50 pounds with assistance., • Must be at least 16 years of age or older to operate Kitchen Equipment, • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. (4pm-close), • Basic understanding of Food Safety and Sanitation Practices, • Food Handler certification. (Obtain within 30 days of being hired), • Safety shoes required prior to first shift. Food Allergens at the Restaurant: Milk, Eggs, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame Home Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key elements of our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading tavern style pizza nationally! Additional Information • A Safe, Fun, and Vibrant Work Environment: We prioritize food quality and safety while fostering a safe, inclusive, and vibrant work environment, enhanced by a rewarding recognition program, company-wide events, and team celebrations., • Career Growth and Learning Opportunities: Continuous learning and advancement., • Flexible Hours and Schedules: Tailored to fit mutual needs., • Free On-Demand Healthcare Coverage: Available to all teammates and their household members., • Paid Sick and Personal Time: Available to all teammates., • Employee Discounts: 50% off pizza, 25% off other menu items, and discounted Frozen Pizza., • Value Menu During Shift: Restaurant teammates only., • *Profit Sharing Program, • *401K Retirement Savings Plan, • *Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Floating Holiday, • *Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • *Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance, • *Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, • *Dental and Vision Reimbursement Program, • Major Holidays Off, • Welcome Gift: $75 voucher., • Employee Referral Bonus Program, • Employee Assistance Program, • Discounts on Safety Shoes, Travel, Entertainment, and More!, • Based on eligibility. Company DescriptionHome Run Inn isn’t just a place to work — it’s a Chicago original with deep family roots and an exciting future ahead. Born from a small tavern on Chicago’s South Side in 1947, Home Run Inn has grown into one of the city’s most beloved pizza brands, still family-owned and operated after more than 75 years. Every pizza carries a piece of that legacy — made with the same all-natural ingredients and passion that started it all. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for team members who want to be part of something special: a company that values family, takes pride in its craft, and is driven to share Chicago’s favorite pizza with more communities across the country. Joining Home Run Inn means joining a proud tradition — and helping shape its next chapter.Home Run Inn isn’t just a place to work — it’s a Chicago original with deep family roots and an exciting future ahead. Born from a small tavern on Chicago’s South Side in 1947, Home Run Inn has grown into one of the city’s most beloved pizza brands, still family-owned and operated after more than 75 years. Every pizza carries a piece of that legacy — made with the same all-natural ingredients and passion that started it all. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for team members who want to be part of something special: a company that values family, takes pride in its craft, and is driven to share Chicago’s favorite pizza with more communities across the country. Joining Home Run Inn means joining a proud tradition — and helping shape its next chapter.