Cook / Pizzero - Verona Restaurant

COOK / PIZZA  The Ritz-Carlton Abama Resort, Tenerife JOIN OUR TEAM! The Ritz-Carlton Abama Resort, Tenerife, is one of the most renowned resorts in the Canary Islands. Set in an exceptional location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the resort combines luxury, nature, and an outstanding gastronomic offering. Our culinary offering includes a variety of restaurants, bars, and gastronomic venues, each with its own identity and concept.

Across all of them, product quality, excellence, precision, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential to creating memorable experiences for our guests and customers. Join our team as a Cook / Pizza Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Abama! What We Are Looking For… Are you passionate about cooking, gastronomy, and working with high-quality products? As a Cook / Pizza Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Abama , you will be part of a professional team committed to excellence and to maintaining the highest standards of quality established by The Ritz-Carlton.

You will play an essential role in the preparation and execution of our culinary offering, ensuring that every dish is prepared with precision, care, and in accordance with our standards. We are looking for someone who is passionate about cooking, responsible, organized, and professional. Someone with a strong respect for the product, excellent attention to detail, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment.

Your Responsibilities Include… Prepare and organize the mise en place required to ensure an efficient service. Prepare, cook, and present assigned dishes and preparations according to established recipes, technical specifications, and quality standards. Prepare doughs, sauces, ingredients, and other preparations required for pizza service. Prepare pizzas according to established processes, techniques, cooking times, and temperatures.

Control the preparation, fermentation, storage, and handling of pizza dough. Ensure the correct cooking and consistent presentation of pizzas. Prepare all ingredients and products required for each service, ensuring their availability and proper storage. Follow recipes, portioning, technical specifications, and established procedures accurately. Monitor the quality, freshness, and condition of all ingredients before and during service.

Use kitchen equipment, machinery, and utensils correctly and safely. Keep the assigned station clean, organized, and properly maintained throughout the service. Strictly comply with food hygiene, food safety, and health and safety regulations. Monitor and record food storage and cooking temperatures when required. Ensure the correct storage, labeling, and rotation of products. Minimize waste and use raw materials responsibly and efficiently.

Report any issues relating to products, preparations, equipment, or facilities to the Kitchen Manager or relevant supervisor. Work closely with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure a smooth and efficient service. Support other kitchen sections when required by operational needs. Adapt to the different culinary concepts and gastronomic venues within the resort. Assist with the preparation and organization of special services and events when required.

Actively contribute to maintaining the quality and excellence standards of The Ritz-Carlton. Contribute through your work to creating memorable culinary experiences for our guests and customers. What We Expect From You… Culinary or Gastronomy education, or equivalent professional experience. Previous experience as a Cook, Pizza Chef , or in a similar position. Previous experience in luxury hotels, resorts, quality restaurants, or high-end hospitality establishments will be highly valued.

Experience and knowledge in pizza preparation and dough handling. Knowledge of culinary techniques, mise en place, and kitchen station organization. Respect for and sensitivity towards high-quality products and ingredients. Strong attention to detail and commitment to qu