i'm applying for a pizza restaurant. i have no skill in cooking at all. i usually buy microwave foods. i need cash though.
how easy is it to cook pizza? will someone help you if you are too busy? do you have to memorize all ingredients? will i get fired if i am too slow? does it get real hot in the kitchen? any advice for a non-cook? are you satisfied as a cook or do you wish you were working another line?
2006-08-23 07:47:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Fast Food
I worked and managed a Pizza Hut for years, and I think cook is the best position. You will be trained, and there are usually charts to follow. Don't worry- you will be fine. And it is relatively fun. It can get hot sometimes, but not bad. There are recipes posted for every step-from dough, sauce, etc. to topping the pizzas. Most pizza rest. now have auto. ovens. Good luck!!
2006-08-23 07:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by MJ R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like some of the answers you have already got say- most places do use dough that is already made, formed, and frozen, all you do is put the measured amount of sauce on and smear and spread to edges with the back of a spoon. As for memorizing toppings-most kitchens keep a menu or list of somekind taped up in the kitchen for reference. Usually you will have to weigh each topping and the amount applied will depend on the size of pizza ordered. The great thing about any cooking job, is that you won't go hungry!:)
2006-08-23 08:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by naughty toddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you opening a business or applying?
I think it would be best if you did not start your business if this is what you are saying. Most businesses fail in the first year and if all you have ever made is microwave pizzas, you are in big trouble.
Pizza making is time consuming. And you are on your feet alot. Alot of pizza business don't make it off the ground because of varying reasons.
Stick to opening a restaurant that you can actually cook the food.
If you are applying for a position they can teach you.
2006-08-23 07:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i managed a pizza parlor for years.
first of all if you don't have experience in the kitchen, chances are you will not get hired.
if i was hiring i would not hire you for pizza maker,maybe a delivery boy but that's it, how old are you?
if you are under 16 in most states you aren't even aloud near ovens or walk in refrigerators.
also,dough is made from scratch,and it get very hot in kitchens.
do your self a favor and find a new job.
you will like it better if you do a job you know and like.
2006-08-23 07:58:25 · answer #4 · answered by kag6667 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they might want you to audition and make a pizza for them first, I think it's an art . if it's a busy pizzeria you need to be fast and yes the oven are normally around 450-500. good luck
2006-08-23 08:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Jax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Not easy
2. No one will help
3. Yes, you must remember the recipe
4. You will be fired if too slow
5. It gets very hot
6. Advice? Get a different job.
2006-08-23 08:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A real pizza oven pumps out at 600degrees, or about 180,000 btus. If you gotta ask about the heat!
2006-08-23 07:54:05 · answer #7 · answered by realquietcool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry but if they are spinning pizza dough on their do daddy's and you can see if they are...you better get your pizza from somewhere else.
2016-03-27 02:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most places use frozen dough and don't worry most people when they start don't know anything either. The manager will show you what to do. Good Luck
2006-08-23 07:51:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its really really easy. they will teach you everything you need to know, dont worry about a thing, work hard and be diligent
2006-08-23 12:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋