Pizza Cook / Pizzaiolo

Essential Job Duties

• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, toppings, and other ingredients according to established recipes and standards
• Stretch, shape, top, bake, and finish pizzas using wood-fired, stone hearth, deck, or other high-temperature ovens
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper food storage standards for the pizza station, ovens, refrigeration, and prep areas
• Monitor food quality, freshness, labeling, dating, portioning, and inventory levels
• Assist with prep work and support other kitchen stations as needed
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, allergen awareness, and workplace safety standards
• Understand and help prevent cross-contact and food contamination, including proper handling of common allergens such as gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, and eggs
• Follow established procedures for preparing gluten-free or allergen-sensitive menu items, including use of separate utensils, prep surfaces, storage methods, and gloves when required
• Support banquets, pool service, golf events, outdoor cooking stations, pizza oven trailers, member events, and special functions as needed
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef on menu development, seasonal specials, and pizza offerings
• Properly operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, slicers, knives, and other culinary tools

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience as a Pizza Cook, Pizzaiolo, Line Cook, or similar culinary role in a professional kitchen
• Experience preparing pizza dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch preferred
• Working knowledge of fermentation, proofing, stretching, baking, and oven management techniques
• Experience working with high-temperature ovens preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
• Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Understanding of food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and gluten-free preparation practices preferred