Pizza Maker

** Pizza Maker**

**Job Category****:** CULINARY **Requisition Number****:** PIZZA004041 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**Matchbox** opened its first location in 2003 and quickly became known for wood-fired pizzas, mini burgers, fresh salads and chef-inspired entres, like pan-seared sea bass and oven-roasted filet mignon. We like to call it elevated American bistro fare, crafted from high quality ingredients with a chef at the helm in every kitchen.

By the end of our founding year, matchbox had become a neighborhood fixture and earned the honor of Washington, DCs "Best New Restaurant of 2003 by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington .

Eighteen years later, matchbox has grown to eleven restaurants in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. Weve been successful over the years because weve stayed true to our original beliefs and continue to be inspired by creating friendly, high energy gathering places with delicious food and drinks that bring people together.

**Thompson Hospitality** is the nations largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year.

****Summary of Essential Functions****

* Prepares food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified time limits

* Accepts or rejects ingredients based on quality and quantity

* Cleans, organizes, stocks, and maintains work area, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area, which may include bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and working with cleaning agents

* May be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy

* Tastes, smells, and views food to ensure adherence to quality standards

****Qualifications****

* A minimum of 6 months experience in high volume restaurant

* High school diploma (or equivalent) encouraged

* Certification in food safety and sanitation a plus

* Able to follow recipes and instructions, including making conversions

* Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and proper handling procedures

* Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of breakfast shifts, weekends and some holidays

* Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure

* High energy and stamina. Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile, yet small space environment

* Able to stand, kneel, bend, and walk for up to 8 hours per day

* Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

* Able to withstand temperatures up to 105 degrees

* Able to communicate and understand the primary language of the work location

* Ability to perform essential functions to company standards with reasonable accommodation

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