Traditional Pizza Maker – Wood-Fired Pizza Oven
Location: Hatfield Takeaways
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Traditional Pizza Maker to join our restaurant team. The ideal candidate must have strong experience working with a traditional wood-fired pizza oven and be confident preparing authentic, high-quality pizzas in a busy restaurant environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years of professional pizza-making experience
- Previous experience working in a restaurant or pizzeria is essential
- Proven experience operating and cooking with a wood-fired pizza oven
- Strong knowledge of traditional pizza preparation, dough handling and baking techniques
- Able to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
- Reliable, punctual and responsible
- Good attention to cleanliness, food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Able to work long hours, weekends and public holidays when required
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude
- Must have a valid South African ID or appropriate legal work authorization
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare traditional pizza dough, sauces and toppings
- Stretch and prepare pizzas according to the restaurant's standards
- Operate and maintain the wood-fired pizza oven safely
- Monitor oven temperature and cooking times
- Ensure pizzas are consistently prepared and cooked to a high standard
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation
- Follow food safety and hygiene regulations
- Assist with kitchen preparation and cleaning when required
- Manage orders efficiently during busy periods
- Minimize food waste and maintain proper stock usage
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is hard-working, trustworthy, reliable and committed to their work. You should be comfortable working long hours in a busy restaurant and take pride in producing high-quality traditional pizzas.
If you have the experience, skills and passion for traditional wood-fired pizza, we would like to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, details of your previous restaurant experience, and your contact information to:
[[email protected] ]
Work Location: In person
