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Strictly ‘knead’ to know ‘bases’ for pizza ‘doughologists’

Sarah McDonald is hands on as she learns about the skills required to become a qualified Four Star Pizza doughologist
Sarah McDonald is hands on as she learns about the skills required to become a qualified Four Star Pizza doughologist Sarah McDonald is hands on as she learns about the skills required to become a qualified Four Star Pizza doughologist

A FAST-growth pizza chain in the north is recruiting again . . . this time for 'doughologists'

For the uninitiated, that's the job title Four Star Pizza applies to those who make the bases of the food it serves up from its 12 locations in the north.

"Most of us are fairly flexible about the toppings we choose on our pizza, but what we place our cheese, salami, pepperoni or onions on is hallowed ground and can tip the balance of a ‘good’ pizza versus a ‘magnificent’ pizza," said Brian Clarke from Four Star Pizza.

"This is where the artistry of the pizza base maker - or doughologist as we know them - comes into play.

“The art of making the perfect pizza dough isn’t as easy as you might think to get right. We make our own pizza bases fresh, in store every single day. It is a mark of dedication to quality that sets us apart from everyone else in the market.”

He added: “To become a fully-fledged Four Star Pizza doughologist takes five months of intensive training, kneading and mixing. Only then can our dedicated doughologists deliver the exacting quality bases our customers have come to enjoy since Four Star Pizza opened its first Northern Ireland shop in 1999 on Belfast’s Beersbridge Road."

Last month the opening of a new store in Bangor brought the chain's total portfolio to 12, with other locations including Carrickfergus, Newry, Drumahoe, Derry, Armagh, Portstewart and Newtownabbey.

Anyone interested in a career with Four Star Pizza, whether as a doughologist or franchisee, should email info@fourstarpizza.ie for details.