Pizza/line cooks at Hardywood are responsible for driving an exemplary reputation for quality food, quick service, and friendly interaction with team members and guests in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Cooks will work with direct oversight from Executive Chef, David Draper, to prepare a focused menu consisting of gourmet pizza, salads, charcuterie boards, and baked goods, as well as a range of catered options for special/private events.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the objectives of Hardywood’s hospitality program to delight our customers with an exceptional food, beverage, and service experience.
• Maintain consistently high-quality products through proper technique and recipe adherence.
• Operate and maintain professional-grade equipment in an open kitchen environment with a focus on cleanliness, organization, and aesthetic presentation.
• Prepare a range of offerings with a seasonal and locally driven menu from pizza, charcuterie boards, salads, baked desserts, and a range of catering options.
• Host occasional pop-up kitchen events in outdoor beer gardens at Hardywood’s Richmond or West Creek breweries in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the culinary field, with opportunity for advancement as Hardywood’s culinary operations evolve.
• Help maintain proper inventory levels of food ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Provide guidance, training, and oversight to other kitchen team members.
• Report to the Kitchen Manager and assist with additional tasks throughout the brewery as needed.

Requirements

• Strong oral communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Previous restaurant, catering, or bakery experience is a plus.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Physical requirements include ability to remain on feet and lift 40+ pounds throughout shifts of up to 10 hours.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume establishment while retaining attention to detail.
• ServSafe Certification a plus.

• Opportunity for advancement in the culinary field.
• Possibility to host pop-up kitchen events.
• Training and guidance from experienced kitchen staff.

• Strong oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Previous restaurant, catering, or bakery experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to remain on feet and lift 40+ pounds.
• ServSafe Certification is a plus.