Pizza Cook

Parkhurst Dining is a distinguished, family-owned and operated company dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary, dining, and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. Rooted in a philosophy that food crafted from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with genuine care, and served with a warm smile creates the best dining experience, Parkhurst Dining brings this ethos to life in every dish. As part of the Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Parkhurst Dining is connected to a respected regional portfolio of foodservice concepts that serve 50 million guests annually. This expansive presence spans restaurants, college and corporate campuses, and even reaches every state through an online store, marking Parkhurst Dining as a leader in the hospitality industry with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

The role of a Pizza Station Team Member at Parkhurst Dining is both exciting and essential. This position involves responsibility for the quality, quantity, and timely production of the pizza station menu items, adhering closely to Parkhurst’s recipes, standards, and procedures. The team member ensures each specialty pizza is crafted with care and precision during every service period. This role fosters a culinary environment that emphasizes strict sanitary conditions, maintaining food safety and quality for guests. The Pizza Station Team Member is expected to prepare all menu items according to company recipes, stretch and toss dough to the perfect round shape, produce dough daily, and ensure proper line presentation including appropriate use of pans, utensils, and serving temperatures.

Additionally, friendly and professional guest interaction is a key aspect of this role, embodying the Smile Plus hospitality imperatives that define Parkhurst's service culture. The position also involves maintaining an open line of communication with management to report needs for supplies and products, completing daily production sheets accurately, and following cleaning schedules meticulously with a "clean as you go" attitude. Teamwork is highly valued, and members are encouraged to assist colleagues whenever possible. The Pizza Station Team Member also upholds Parkhurst’s uniform dress code and personal hygiene standards while adhering to hospitality gold standards that reflect the company's commitment to excellence.

Working at Parkhurst Dining offers team members opportunities for growth within the broader Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, including management career advancement and access to ongoing development programs through Smile Universe. The company fosters an inclusive and respectful work environment, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment. With benefits like paid time off, eligibility for 401k, vision, dental and medical plans, and special employee discounts at affiliated restaurants, Parkhurst Dining provides a supportive and rewarding workplace for those passionate about culinary arts and hospitality. This role is ideal for individuals who want to do what they love, love what they do, and thrive in a dynamic, guest-focused setting.