High-Energy Event Pizza Cook (Arena Kitchen)

Compass Group USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a reliable Pizza Cook to join the Spectrum Center food service team. You will prepare and cook pizzas quickly during events, ensuring top quality and guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include dough handling, sauce, toppings, oven operation, and maintaining station cleanliness while following safety guidelines. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are typical for concerts and sports events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in pizza making or food prep is preferred.
• Evidence of proper food safety practices is beneficial (ServSafe a plus).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume arena environment.
• High energy, reliable, and punctual with flexible hours.
• Able to stand long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Shifts mostly during events like concerts and sports games.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of pizzas to standardized recipes.
• Complete prep work: dough handling, sauce, cheese, toppings, and staging.
• Monitor pizza quality, temperature, and portioning for service.
• Operate pizza ovens and maintain safe kitchen practices.
• Restock ingredients and maintain cleanliness at the pizza station.
• Support setup, production, packaging, and breakdown of pizza items.

Skills

Pizza making

Food preparation

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Stamina for long shifts

Flexible scheduling

Heat tolerance

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Job description

Compass Group USA is seeking a reliable Pizza Cook to join the Spectrum Center food service team. You will prepare and cook pizzas quickly during events, ensuring top quality and guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include dough handling, sauce, toppings, oven operation, and maintaining station cleanliness while following safety guidelines. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are typical for concerts and sports events.