Stone Fired Artisan Pizza – Prestonpans EH32 9ER
Up to 36 hours per week
Pay: National Minimum Wage during training, increasing to £15 per hour once fully competent
Stone Fired is a growing artisan pizza and pasta business specialising in freshly prepared Neapolitan-style pizza and high-quality pasta dishes.
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking chef to join our Prestonpans kitchen. Applications are welcome from both experienced chefs and less-experienced candidates who have the right attitude and are keen to learn.
Pay and progression
- Fully competent pizza and pasta chefs will receive £15 per hour
- Trainee chefs will begin on the applicable National Minimum Wage
- Full training will be provided
- Once a trainee can competently operate both the pizza and pasta sections to Stone Fired’s required standard, their pay will increase to £15 per hour
- Progress will be assessed based on ability, consistency, speed, reliability and food-quality standards
Hours and rota
- Up to 36 hours per week
- Full-time and part-time applications considered
- Working days will vary from week to week
- Evening and weekend availability is required
- Team members can expect one weekend off approximately every month
- Rotas will be provided in advance
The role
You will be responsible for:
- Preparing and cooking Neapolitan-style pizzas
- Stretching dough, topping pizzas and operating the stone oven
- Preparing and cooking pasta dishes consistently to Stone Fired recipes
- Learning to work confidently across both the pizza and pasta sections
- Managing orders accurately during busy takeaway and delivery services
- Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, hygiene and organisation
- Completing food preparation and cleaning duties
- Working effectively with the kitchen and front-of-house teams
Who we are looking for
Ideally, you will already be comfortable preparing both pizza and pasta. However, applications will also be considered from candidates who are experienced in one section and are willing and able to learn the other quickly.
You should:
- Have previous kitchen or chef experience, unless applying as a trainee
- Be willing to become fully competent across both pizza and pasta
- Be reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Work calmly and efficiently during busy services
- Follow recipes and portion specifications accurately
- Take pride in consistency, cleanliness and food quality
- Be able to work evenings and weekends
- Have the right to work in the United Kingdom
Benefits
- Clear progression to £15 per hour
- Full practical training
- Free or discounted food while working
- Employee and store discount
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to progress within a growing business
To apply, please send your CV with a short introduction explaining your kitchen experience, availability and whether you have worked with pizza or pasta before.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
