Downtown Pizza Cook

Ian's Pizza; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement match

Free pizza

Referral bonus

Bonus pay

Flexible schedules

Tips

Job summary

Ian's Pizza is hiring for a Cook position in Milwaukee. Earn $16-$18 per hour plus base wage, tips, and bonus pay. The role involves hand-stretching dough, topping pizzas, and baking, with shifts covering busy hours and weekends.

No experience is required, though kitchen or pizza experience is a huge plus. Benefits include health insurance, PTO for full-time, retirement match, and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• No experience required, prior kitchen or pizza cook experience is a plus.
• Must be able to stand and move in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and handle varying temperatures.
• Comfortable with common allergens and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Hand-stretch dough, top and bake pizzas, and prep kitchen as needed.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, and well-stocked during shifts.
• Work with teammates to complete shift checklists and ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Kitchens and food prep

Ovens and knives

High-energy environment

18+ years old

Authorized to work in U.S.

Job description

$16-$18/hour to make killer pizzas! Ian's Pizza is a local shop serving up funky, handcrafted pies, and we're looking for great people to join the kitchen crew.

Pay and Perks

Whether you're dreaming of restaurant ownership or just seeing where life takes you, you'll build transferable skills, meet cool people, and earn sweet tips along the way.

• $16-$18/hour with base wage, tips, and Late Night + Sunday bonus pay.
• Offsite event opportunities with excellent tips!
• Twice annual bonus pool eligibility.
• Health and dental insurance and PTO for full time.
• Retirement benefits with up to 3% match.
• Flexible schedules, free pizza, and an inclusive, supportive crew.
• $250 bonus when your referral joins the team.

About the Cook Position

Impress your friends and family with your pizza-making skills! From hand-stretching dough to topping and baking, we'll teach you everything you need to cook up one heck of a pizza pie. You'll also keep the kitchen clean and well-stocked, work with the team to complete shift checklists, and pitch in where needed to keep the restaurant running smoothly.

Ian's Pizza is a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant, be ready to hustle on your shifts! The team will support you, and we'll have fun along the way. We pinky promise.

No experience required, though previous kitchen or pizza cook experience is a huge plus. We offer paths for growth with ongoing training and opportunities for promotion.

• Able to stand, walk, be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs regularly.
• Able to work with common allergens such as gluten, dairy, eggs, etc.
• Comfortable using ovens, knives, and other kitchen equipment.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures.
• Comfortable working in loud, fast-paced restaurant environments.
• Must be 18+ years old to apply.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (IDs required at Orientation).

Scheduling

We're open Friday-Saturday from 11am-2am and Sunday-Thursday from 11am-10pm. Some typical shift times include, but are not limited to: lunch (9/10am-4/5pm), dinner (4/5pm-10pm/12am), and late night (9/10pm-4am).

Late-night shifts (10pm-4am) are required once per week. Ideal candidates will be available for weekday evenings, weekends, and late-nights.

Part-time or full-time hours are available.

Join a restaurant crew where you can be yourself, earn sweet tips, and fill up on pizza! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see the vibe in action.

Located at 146 E Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202.