Dough & Prep Cook: Craft the Pizza Foundations

Eastern Market Brewing Co; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Market Brewing Co. in Ferndale, MI is seeking a Prep Cook / Dough Maker to support our scratch kitchen operations. This dual-role focuses on dough preparation and general prep to fuel our pizzas.

You will follow established recipes, manage fermentation, and maintain food safety while working with a collaborative kitchen team in a fast-paced setting.

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.

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 experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

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