Pizza Cook

We are a renowned pizza company with a rich history of serving high-quality, authentic New Haven Style Apizza since 1938. Our commitment to excellence and passion for food has earned us a loyal following of pizza enthusiasts from around the world.

We are seeking a skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality dishes according to our recipes and specifications. You will work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring that our guests receive exceptional service and enjoy their dining experience.

• Prepare food items across Hot Line, Pizza Line, Garde Manger, and Dessert Station according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
• Execute and plate dishes from each station with attention to presentation and portion control.
• Monitor the temperature of the kitchen equipment as well as cooking times.
• Plate and package dishes accordingly.
• Prepare dishes that satisfy our guests' expectations following provided recipes and buildsheets.
• Adhere to proper food handling and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety and health regulations are met.
• Follow all relevant food health and safety requirements.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies need to be replenished.
• Assist with cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with other kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and the front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service including cook times, par levels, and quality concerns.
• Complete any and all opening and closing duties in a timely manner.

• Language: English (Basic Spanish preferred but not required)
• Experience: Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough is preferred. Proven experience as a line cook, or in a similar culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
• Good time-management skills
• Attention To Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Organizational Awareness: Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
• Oral Communication: Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.
• Integrity: Upholding accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure
• Passion for food and a desire to continuously learn and improve culinary skills.

We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth and development. As a Line Cook, you will be part of a team that is passionate about serving high-quality food and providing exceptional service to our guests.

We offer a competitive salary range of $17-$24, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits including weekly pay, dental insurance, flexible schedule, health insurance, paid sick time, referral program, and vision insurance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.