Bertucci's-Pizza

Framingham, MA, USA|

Job Overview

Job Description

Bertucci's is a well-established and beloved restaurant brand known for its authentic brick oven cooking and commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. With each restaurant featuring a distinctive brick oven made up of 936 bricks, Bertucci's has created a unique dining experience that centers around the strength, stability, and authenticity symbolized by these bricks. This signature cooking method ensures that every dish served captures the essence of traditional flavors while maintaining a modern twist to satisfy diverse guest preferences. Since its inception, Bertucci's has grown into a family-oriented company that values each team member as an integral part of the business, much like each brick in their iconic ovens.

Joining Bertucci’s means becoming part of a team where passion, commitment, and a dedication to the craft of food preparation come together. Employees at Bertucci's work in an environment that promotes growth through collaboration and innovative thinking, reinforced by a culture that respects the importance of each individual’s contribution. The organization strives to foster a workplace that supports excellence and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for career advancement within the restaurant industry.

The role we are currently hiring for is a vital position within our kitchen team that supports the operational excellence Bertucci's stands for. This position demands a food service professional with a flexible skill set capable of managing various behind-the-line tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for food preparation, ensuring quality and safety, maintaining cleanliness, monitoring equipment functionality, and supporting efficient kitchen operations. Working with the kitchen team, this role is essential in upholding the restaurant’s standards for food hygiene and presentation.

We are seeking individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, appreciate attention to detail, and are eager to contribute to a team-oriented culture that values innovation. The kitchen team collaborates closely with management to meet daily operational goals and provide exceptional dining experiences to our guests. With a strong focus on food safety policies and operational standards, this role plays a critical part in delivering the authentic Bertucci’s flavor and service that guests return for.

At Bertucci’s, we understand that each employee brings a unique spark to the table, and we are looking for people who are inspired to grow with us, brick by brick. If you are passionate about food, enjoy hands-on work in a dynamic kitchen environment, and want to be part of a growing brand that honors tradition and innovation, this role is an excellent opportunity for you. Join us and help build the future of Bertucci’s through dedication, skill, and passion.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in a food service or restaurant kitchen preferred
Understanding of food safety and health regulations
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks
Flexibility to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
Basic math and organizational skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Job Qualifications

Experience in food preparation or kitchen operations
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to work flexible shifts including peak meal times
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness
Good communication and team collaboration skills
Previous experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment
Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety policies

Job Duties

Knowledgeable in all behind-the-line areas so that scheduling is more flexible
Food rotation, set-up and break-down, stocking wood, presentation of products, and cleaning utensils and general work area
Prepare food accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure temperature of ovens, coolers and freezers are accurate
Inspect stock levels and review prep sheets with the manager to establish daily prep list
Stores, unpacks, and retrieves food items in the appropriate area of storage
Monitors and reports malfunctioning of equipment by arranging each item appropriately in a sound working order
Prepares food products according to safety policies as designated
Demonstrates correct use of food service equipment and utensils and wipes up spills on counter and floor as necessary in order to prevent falls
Maintains sanitary work area as defined by State Health Department standards by cleaning food service equipment and utensils as necessary throughout preparation of food items
Wipes immediate work area as necessary after preparation of foot items