Pizza Culinary Associate

Job Summary
Fellini Pizzeria is seeking a dependable and motivated Pizza Culinary Associate to support daily kitchen operations and prepare high-quality pizzas and other menu items. The ideal candidate will assist with ingredient preparation, pizza assembly, cooking, order fulfillment, and kitchen cleanliness while maintaining consistent food and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, toppings, and other ingredients.
• Assemble pizzas and menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Operate ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure proper food quality.
• Prepare and organize ingredients for daily service.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with portioning, packaging, and completing customer orders.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workstations.
• Restock ingredients, packaging materials, and kitchen supplies as needed.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and properly storing food supplies.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and follow proper food rotation practices.
• Assist coworkers during busy service periods to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Complete routine cleaning and closing duties.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Report equipment concerns, supply shortages, or food-quality issues to management.

Qualifications

• Previous pizza shop, restaurant, culinary, or kitchen experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pizza preparation and commercial kitchen procedures.
• Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and order accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to safely operate common kitchen equipment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Willingness to learn and follow established recipes and procedures.
• Ability to stand and perform physical kitchen tasks for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About the Company
Fellini Pizzeria is a pizza-focused restaurant dedicated to serving quality pizzas and Italian-inspired menu options in a welcoming environment. The business emphasizes consistent preparation, fresh ingredients, efficient service, cleanliness, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Work Location: In person