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Pizza Culinary Assistant

Stew Leonard's

Newington, CTSeasonal$18.25–22/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.25–22/hr
Location
Newington, CT
Schedule
Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Stew Leonard’s is hiring a seasonal Pizza Culinary Assistant to prepare pizza and related products, make dough, and assist customers in the department. The role requires closing shifts until 8:30 p.m. and may involve up to 40 hours per week. Candidates must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of experience; pizza experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food PreparationKitchen Equipment OperationCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationWork EthicProblem SolvingSelf-MotivationReliabilityFlexibilityHonesty

Qualifications

Must Be 18+High School Diploma or Equivalent1+ Years ExperiencePizza Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Pizza Culinary Assistant

Seasonal Hourly up to 40 hours per week

Estimated pay range $ 18.25 - $22.00 depending on qualifications and experience

Closing Shifts till 8:30pm required

Must be at least 18 years and older

Position Description:

Pizza Culinary Assistant is responsible for making dough and the preparation of Pizza, Stromboli, Calzones, etc.

Your day-to-day:

  • Preparation of pizza for the day

  • Assisting customer within the department

  • Preparing prepackaged pizza/products for customers

  • Rotating shelves

  • Making dough by following recipes

Qualifications:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • High school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 3 years of experience

  • Knowledge on food preparation

  • Safely use/operate knives, ovens, scales, wrapping machine, steamers, mixers, and all other equipment required in the day to day operation of the kitchen

  • Excellent customer service

  • Good oral communication skills

  • Pizza Experience preferred

What you bring to the team:

  • Great work ethic

  • Passionate about food

  • Problem solver

  • Self-motivator

  • Reliable

  • Flexible

  • Honest

Working Conditions:

  • This position requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional pulling, pushing, squatting, reaching, and lifting with a maximum of 40lbs

  • This position requires occasional exposure to cramped or confined spaces, extreme heat (non-weather related), and noise

Satisfy:

  • Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

Teamwork:

  • Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

Excellence:

  • Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

Wow:

  • Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Why you’ll love working here!

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our team members Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities, which we live and do business

Apply today and start as soon as 1 week!

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

For more information on working at Stew Leonard’s click on the link below!

http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/

Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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