Specialty Pizza Maker - Frozen

Poco Pizza is a 10-year-old small frozen food business located on our family dairy farm in Van Dyne (perfectly situated right between FDL and Oshkosh). We make frozen pizzas with local and home-grown ingredients in our licensed commercial kitchen here on the farm. We make about 1,000 pizzas a week, every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 8 am -3 pm. You will be 1 member of a 3 person pizza making team. Your primary job will be putting toppings and cheese on already sauced pizza crusts, with some light ingredient preparation like cutting and chopping. Responsibilities Prepare and assemble specialty frozen pizzas according to established recipes and quality specifications Execute precise food handling and knife skills during ingredient preparation and assembly processes Assist in menu planning to develop innovative pizza varieties that appeal to diverse customer preferences Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace, adhering strictly to food safety protocols Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation and cooking processes Support food service operations by ensuring timely production of frozen pizzas for retail sale Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow, improve product consistency, and uphold high standards of food quality Requirements Proven experience in food preparation, cooking, or kitchen operations within the food industry or restaurant environment A genuine love for food and a sense of whimsy, because we get weird with it A proven track record for being able to execute tasks with consistency A sense of comfort with repetition and occasional monotony (it can have an assembly line vibe some days) Excellent knife skills and proficiency in safe food handling techniques Familiarity with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and proper food storage procedures A good sense of humor and an ability to keep things light - we don't do grumpy Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. A drivers license with reliable transportation to and from work Able to commit to and prioritize the 3-days-a-week schedule A general understanding of Spanish is helpful for our diverse work crew Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards Able to set and maintain a pace that allows for the daily workload to be completed in the aloted time Strong knowledge of food safety codes and sanitation protocols Servsafe Food Handling and/or Food Safety Management certificate preferred We are a small, local food business on a family farm. You have to be comfortable with farm life and animals being around. We have a rotating seasonal menu of over 550 different pizzas, so a good general knowledge of food is essential. We grow a lot of toppings right here, and work with other local farms for fresh produce - cutting and chopping skills are helpful. And, it probably goes without saying, but you really do have to love pizza. Our farm store is only open 5 hours a week every Saturday, with the majority of our orders coming in through our website during the week. The pizza making roles do not have any customer interaction, but you will occassionally have to pretend to listen to stories from our farming family. The work schedule is the same every week, M,T,W 8-3. If you have a baking background, and you'd like additional hours, there is an opportunity to also work Thursdays mixing our weekly Free Treat.

Pay:

$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Paid training

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Van Dyne, WI 54979 (Required)

Work Location:

In person