Pizza Cook 2 PM

A substantial part of the 200-acre Viking Lakes mixed-use development, this destination is home to the Minnesota Vikings headquarters, Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center and TCO Stadium. The location is easily accessible from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America and airport, with additional uses for the planned development to include corporate offices, retail, restaurants and entertainment.

The 320-room luxury hotel features more than 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and pre-function space, including a 7,500-square-foot ballroom, a 4,410-square-foot event center and six two-story hospitality lounges for groups and meeting planners to utilize. From small board meetings, conferences and large galas or special events to Sunday football tailgates and more, the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel accommodates groups of all sizes with its robust meetings offerings, multiple food and beverage venues, a signature spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

Omni Viking Lakes Hotel is seeking a Pizza Cook 2. This team member will help lead our team in the use of our specialty oven and pizza offerings, including maintaining the fire, heat, and cooking of pizzas in the oven with an average temperature of 750 degrees

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If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!

Salary for this position starts at (based on experience): $21.00/hour. Full Time Associates at Omni Viking Lakes are entitled to elect the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits, Paid Maternity Leave, 401k and Paid Time Off Accrual. Omni Viking Lakes reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race.

Additional associate benefits offered include discounts at the spa and restaurants, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more.

Lead in the operations and training of our specialty oven
• Prepare pizzas out of our menu and based on custom orders
• Maintain the fire and 750-degree heat of our specialty oven
• Bake a wide variety of pizza doughs
• Make fresh tomato, pesto and white cream sauces
• Wash and chop vegetables (for example, tomatoes, peppers, onions and mushrooms)
• Cut, slice and grill meats like chicken, ham and beef
• Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed
• Use less traditional ingredients to appeal to a larger audience (for example, vegan cheese and gluten-free flour)
• Cook appetizers, like mozzarella sticks, pizza bites, garlic breads and salads
• Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment

• Several years of work experience as a Pizza Chef or similar role in a restaurant
• Previous supervisorial experience required
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza doughs
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone oven
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Good time-management skills
• Team spirit
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings
• Diploma from a culinary school is a plus
• Must have and maintain Food Handler's permit
• Ability to stand for entire shift

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting.
• Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.).

Working Environment:

• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.

Tools & Equipment:

• Cooking utensils and equipment.

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