Specialty Pizza Cook | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

About the role

As a Specialty Pizza Cook, you play a key role in delivering high-quality, handcrafted pizzas with consistency and attention to detail. Working closely with the Sous Chef or Executive Chef, you are responsible for preparing, assembling, and cooking pizzas to established standards, ensuring each item is executed with precision, speed, and creativity.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $24.50 - $25.00. Benefits for Part-Time roles include 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 23, 2026.

About The Venue

From 2011 to 2013, Benchmark International Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida. With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated Benchmark International Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning.

Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Board of Health and ServSafe regulations.
• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to established recipes and standards.
• Stretch, shape, and build pizzas with accuracy, consistency, and attention to presentation.
• Operate and monitor pizza ovens, ensuring proper cook times, temperatures, and product quality.
• Maintain quality control by checking the appearance, texture, and doneness of all pizzas before service.
• Execute specialty and custom pizza orders efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Ensure proper portioning and topping distribution to maintain cost control and product consistency.
• Complete all assigned production priorities daily.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area (including but not limited to pizza stations, ovens, prep surfaces, refrigerators, counters, tables, and storage areas).
• Inform supervisor of any shortages, ingredient needs, or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain proper food storage, rotation (FIFO), and ingredient freshness specific to pizza station items.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order execution.
• Creates and supports a team environment.

Qualifications

• Scheduling flexibility is essential; must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen, with pizza or specialty pizza experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pizza dough handling, stretching, and baking techniques (hand-tossed, thin crust, etc.).
• Familiarity with pizza ovens (deck, conveyor, or wood-fired) and ability to monitor bake quality and timing.
• Must be able to consistently execute specialty pizzas following recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Strong knowledge of pizza ingredients, flavor profiles, and specialty combinations.
• Ability to manage multiple pizza orders efficiently in a high-volume environment.
• Must have practical understanding of kitchen sanitation.
• Must be able to work in a high-stress environment.
• Able to work in an environment with both hot and cold temperatures.
• Must adhere to uniform standards policy.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.