Pizza Maker

Job Overview

Ben’s Pizza is seeking experienced, hardworking, dependable, and highly motivated Pizza Makers to join our growing restaurant team!

At Ben’s Pizza, we take pride in delivering high-quality, freshly prepared pizza, exceptional customer service, and a consistently outstanding dining experience.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about food preparation, understand the importance of quality and presentation, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant environment.

Our ideal candidate is a hands-on professional who can efficiently prepare pizzas, maintain food quality standards, manage production during busy periods, and support all aspects of daily restaurant operations.

At Ben’s Pizza, teamwork comes first. All employees are expected to work together, assist with food preparation, operate the register when needed, maintain cleanliness, and contribute to the overall success of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

Pizza Preparation & Production

• Prepare, stretch, top, bake, and finish pizzas according to Ben’s Pizza recipes and company standards.
• Ensure consistency in dough preparation, portion sizes, toppings, cooking temperatures, and presentation.
• Monitor pizza production to maintain sufficient product availability during peak business hours.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces, toppings, and other menu items according to established recipes.
• Operate pizza ovens and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain excellent product quality, freshness, and consistency throughout every shift.
• Follow proper food rotation procedures and minimize unnecessary waste.
• Communicate production needs and ingredient shortages to management.

Food Quality & Presentation

• Ensure every pizza meets Ben’s Pizza's standards before being served.
• Maintain attractive, fresh, and properly stocked pizza displays.
• Monitor cooking times, product temperatures, and food presentation.
• Follow established portion-control procedures to maintain consistency and control food costs.
• Immediately address quality concerns and prevent substandard products from reaching customers.
• Maintain attention to detail during high-volume service periods.

Customer Service & Toast POS

• Assist customers with menu selections and provide friendly, professional service when needed.
• Learn to operate Toast POS to process orders and assist cashiers during busy periods.
• Support the front counter with serving, packaging, reheating, and preparing customer orders.
• Promote additional menu items, beverages, and combo meals when interacting with customers.
• Work closely with cashiers to ensure accurate orders and efficient service.

Cleanliness & Food Safety

• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized food preparation areas.
• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients using FIFO procedures.
• Clean pizza ovens, preparation tables, utensils, and equipment according to company procedures.
• Complete daily opening, closing, and assigned cleaning responsibilities.
• Follow proper food storage, temperature-control, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Maintain company standards for cleanliness and organization throughout every shift.

Teamwork & Daily Operations

• Work collaboratively with cashiers, fellow pizza makers, and management.
• Assist with customer service, register operations, restocking, and cleaning when necessary.
• Support inventory organization, deliveries, and ingredient preparation.
• Take initiative and remain productive during slower business periods.
• Follow company recipes, operational procedures, and management instructions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform different responsibilities based on business needs.
• Maintain punctuality, reliability, and a professional appearance.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pizza Maker, Pizza Cook, Line Cook, or Restaurant Team Member strongly preferred.
• Experience working with pizza dough, commercial pizza

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Experience:

• Pizzeria: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person