Kitchen

Buddy's Pizza; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Meal discounts

Flexible hours

Job summary

Buddy’s Pizza is seeking a Kitchen Prep/Line Cook to join our team. You will prepare Buddy’s award-winning dough to exact specifications, ensuring quick and high-quality output for our guests. The role supports a fast-paced kitchen and a positive, energetic team environment.

Ideal candidates have a passion for food, strong work ethic, and the ability to stand for extended periods while lifting up to 40 lbs. It’s a great opportunity for growth in a historic Detroit-style pizza family.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexible to varied shifts including nights and weekends.
• Strong passion for food and guest experiences.
• Ability to stand, move quickly and communicate effectively in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Buddy’s award-winning dough to exact specifications for menu items.
• Provide teammates with ingredients and materials to maintain a high-quality, efficient workflow.
• Contribute to delivering a great dining experience for guests while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Skills

High energy

Team player

Communication

Stamina

Lifting 40 lbs

Age 18+

Uniform policy

Shift flexibility

Job description

Buddy’s Story

Over 75 years ago a new style of pizza was born in the Motor City, and it was different. What makes a pizza Detroit-Style? The same things that made Detroit, MI– a little bit of ingenuity, some stubborn spirit and a whole lot of heart. It’s what sparked an original idea back in 1946 to take a steel auto pan, create something new and make Buddy’s the birthplace of Detroit-Style Pizza. Detroit-Style Pizza is recognizable by its iconic square shape and crunchy, cheesy corner slices.Founded on the corner of Six Mile and Conant Buddy’s has now grown to over 20 locations and is expanding throughout the mid-west to introduce Detroit-Style Pizza beyond the Detroit area.

Key Responsibilities:

Full job description

Kitchen Prep/Line Cook

Buddy’s Story

Over 75 years ago a new style of pizza was born in the Motor City, and it was different. What makes a pizza Detroit-Style? The same things that made Detroit, MI– a little bit of ingenuity, some stubborn spirit and a whole lot of heart. It’s what sparked an original idea back in 1946 to take a steel auto pan, create something new and make Buddy’s the birthplace of Detroit-Style Pizza. Detroit-Style Pizza is recognizable by its iconic square shape and crunchy, cheesy corner slices.Founded on the corner of Six Mile and Conant Buddy’s has now grown to over 20 locations and is expanding throughout the mid-west to introduce Detroit-Style Pizza beyond the Detroit area.

Buddy's Pizza is currently seeking great people to join our team! Our ideal candidates share a passion for food, people and providing the highest-level experiences to our guests. With Buddy's Pizza expanding comes opportunities galore! We offer flexible hours, competitive wages, health benefits, and meal discounts. Our Prep Teams play an essential role in serving our guests and delivering a great dining experience! You will be responsible for preparing Buddy’s award-winning dough to specifications that consistently exceed our guest’s expectations. Your objective as a prep person is to provide co-workers with the materials, they need to produce a high-quality product quickly and efficiently for our Guests. The items you prepare are an essential part to more than half of our menu items. Preparing them exactly to Buddy’s specifications is the most important and critical aspect of the prep person’s role.

Qualities:

• High energy working to keep up with the pace of the restaurant and the team.
• Dependable team player with successful record of work attendance
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach, lift, bend and carry heavy objects.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must always adhere to Buddy’s uniform policy and standards.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and required to be used as required.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read food orders rung into the kitchen.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds comfortably.
• Ability to reach, lift, bend and carry heavy objects.

At Buddy’s we have a long history of celebrating diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that accepts all individuals and their differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit discrimination and harassment in accordance with federal, state and local laws.