Pizza Cook - (Expired Job)

Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company specializing in culinary, dining, and catering services for over 80 organizations and universities. Known for its commitment to scratch-made food using locally sourced ingredients, Parkhurst Dining emphasizes quality, authenticity, and hospitality in every meal served. As part of the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, a regional foodservice leader, Parkhurst Dining benefits from a broad network serving 50 million guests annually across restaurants, college and corporate campuses, and through a robust online store. This integration with Eat'n Park Hospitality Group ensures a wealth of resources, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

The role offered is for a Pizza Station team member responsible for producing high-quality specialty pizzas and maintaining the standards and procedures that define Parkhurst Dining's culinary excellence. This position is a daytime shift role, Monday through Friday, with a pay rate of $17 to $18 per hour depending on experience. The role requires a steadfast dedication to food preparation according to specific recipes and strict sanitary requirements. Candidates will engage in stretching and tossing dough, preparing daily pizza dough, and ensuring pizzas are prepared with consistent quality and presentation.

Beyond food preparation, the role demands a friendly, professional interaction with guests reflecting the Smile Plus hospitality standards that Parkhurst Dining upholds. Additionally, maintaining proper line presentation, utensil use, and food temperature control are crucial to the position. Team members are responsible for completing daily production sheets, properly storing and dating food items, and adhering to a rigorous cleaning schedule. Communication with management about product and supply needs is essential to maintaining smooth operations.

The position also places a strong emphasis on teamwork, expecting members to assist colleagues whenever possible and uphold all standards related to uniform appearance and personal hygiene. Compliance with Parkhurst Hospitality Gold Standards will be a continuous expectation, ensuring every guest experience meets the company's high-quality standards. This role is ideal for individuals seeking a culinary position within a respected and expanding hospitality group, offering ample opportunities for career advancement, continuous development, and a rewarding work culture.

This role requires physical stamina, including standing and walking throughout the shift and occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs, typical of active food preparation duties. Parkhurst Dining values diversity and inclusiveness, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected statuses. The company also offers numerous benefits including free meals during shifts, discounts on food purchases across their restaurant brands, paid time off, management career advancement pathways, and eligibility for comprehensive 401k, vision, dental, and medical plans. These benefits reflect Parkhurst Dining's commitment to its team members' well-being and professional growth.