Specialty Cook
Position Summary
The Pizzaiolo is the master of the pizza station—crafting high-quality, scratch-made pizzas with precision, passion, and consistency. This role combines old-school culinary tradition with fast-paced modern service. The pizzaiolo prepares dough, oversees fermentation, manages the wood-fired or gas oven, and ensures every pizza meets the standard before it hits the pass.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare daily batches of pizza dough, including mixing, portioning, stretching, and proper fermentation.
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Hand-stretch dough to spec—no rolling pins, no shortcuts.
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Cook pizzas in high-heat ovens (wood-fired, gas, or electric), managing temperature, rotation, and timing.
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Maintain station inventory: cheeses, sauces, toppings, herbs, oils, and specialty items.
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Ensure all ingredients are prepped fresh and to quality standards.
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Follow traditional pizza techniques while maintaining consistent speed and accuracy.
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Communicate closely with kitchen staff to coordinate orders and maintain flow.
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Keep the pizza workstation spotless—clean as you go, old-school kitchen discipline.
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Uphold food safety and sanitation procedures (ServSafe not required but preferred).
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Engage in occasional customer interaction when working an open kitchen or event.
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Assist with menu specials, seasonal items, and creative toppings when requested.
Requirements
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Proven experience as a Pizzaiolo, Pizza Cook, or similar kitchen position.
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Strong understanding of pizza-making fundamentals: fermentation, hydration, stretching, oven management.
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Ability to work in high heat and high volume without losing quality.