Pizza Restaurant Service Worker

Job Summary

The Gypsy Poet is seeking a friendly, dependable, and hardworking Pizza Restaurant Service Worker to support daily restaurant operations and provide guests with a positive dining experience. This role involves assisting with pizza preparation, handling customer orders, supporting food and beverage service, maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and working closely with kitchen and front-of-house team members.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Take customer orders accurately and communicate special requests to the kitchen team.
• Assist with preparing pizza ingredients, toppings, sauces, and other food items.
• Support pizza assembly, portioning, packaging, and order preparation according to established procedures.
• Help prepare and serve pizzas, sides, and beverages as needed.
• Check orders for accuracy, completeness, and proper presentation before serving.
• Deliver or package completed orders promptly and carefully.
• Answer basic questions about menu items and available options.
• Assist with point-of-sale transactions and customer payments when assigned.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen areas, counters, dining spaces, and service stations.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces, utensils, and equipment according to procedures.
• Restock ingredients, pizza boxes, containers, napkins, condiments, and other supplies.
• Follow food handling, storage, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Coordinate with kitchen and service team members to help ensure timely order completion.
• Handle food, equipment, and restaurant supplies carefully and responsibly.
• Report supply shortages, equipment concerns, and service issues to supervisors.
• Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general restaurant duties.
• Support coworkers during busy service periods while maintaining order accuracy.
• Follow restaurant policies and established food service standards.
• Perform other restaurant service and support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous pizza restaurant, food service, kitchen, hospitality, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and established food preparation procedures.
• Good attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Willingness to learn pizza preparation methods and restaurant operations.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow food safety practices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and responsible work habits.
• Comfortable standing, walking, and performing hands-on food service tasks throughout a shift.
• Ability to remain professional and courteous during busy service periods.

Benefits

• Full-Time / Part-Time opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• On-the-job training and practical restaurant experience.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to develop food preparation and customer service skills.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Hands-on experience in pizza restaurant operations.

About The Gypsy Poet

The Gypsy Poet is the company named for this pizza restaurant position. The role focuses on pizza preparation support, accurate order handling, customer service, cleanliness, teamwork, and efficient daily restaurant operations.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person