Dough & Prep Cook

Elephant-; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Elephant & Co. is seeking a Prep Cook / Dough Maker to support our scratch kitchen operations. This role focuses on dough preparation and kitchen prep, thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality.

You will craft the dough that serves as the flavorful foundation of our pizzas, manage prep tasks, and collaborate with the team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in dough preparation and kitchen prep preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes with precision.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Able to work under pressure during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality pizza dough following established recipes and fermentation practices
• Execute daily prep work (mixing, measuring, chopping, assembling ingredients)
• Monitor dough texture, fermentation timing, and consistency
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Properly store, label, and rotate inventory
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations

Skills

Dough making

Kitchen prep

Time management

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Elephant & Co. is a family of companies focused on fermentation. From beer to pizza, everything we do is built on three values: Being Intentional. Staying Scrappy. Spreading Kindness. It all started in 2017 in the heart of Detroit’s Eastern Market with Eastern Market Brewing Co. and has since expanded with ventures in new locations including our experimental brewery, Ferndale Project!

Position Overview
We’re hiring a Prep Cook / Dough Maker to support our scratch kitchen operations. This dual-role is perfect for someone with experience in dough preparation and kitchen prep who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment. You’ll play a key role in crafting the flavorful foundation of our pizzas — the dough — and prepping fresh ingredients that make our pies unforgettable.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality pizza dough following established recipes and fermentation practices
• Execute daily prep work (mixing, measuring, chopping, assembling ingredients)
• Monitor dough texture, fermentation timing, and consistency
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Properly store, label, and rotate inventory
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience (pizza or bakery background preferred)
• Strong knowledge of dough-making techniques
• Ability to follow recipes with precision
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Able to work under pressure during peak hours
• Availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• A positive attitude and team-first mindset