Line Cook

FORNO OSTERIA & BAR LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Forno Osteria & Bar LLC in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a talented pizza chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare dough, top pizzas, and bake in a wood-fired oven, delivering Neapolitan-inspired pies in a lively, no-pretentious setting.

Ideal candidates have experience in pizza making or as a line cook, can handle high-volume service, and are comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays in Hyde Park or Montgomery locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a pizza maker or line cook in a food-service role.
• Ability to hand-stretch dough, top pizzas, and manage ovens.
• Physically able to stand long hours and lift items; maintain hygiene.
• Positive attitude and ability to interact with guests in a kitchen setting.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizzas from the menu and custom orders.
• Prep ingredients and execute house recipes.
• Monitor stock and place orders as needed.
• Use authentic Italian ingredients and bake pizzas in wood-fired oven.
• Maintain clean station and proper food hygiene.
• Handle dough preparation and baking processes.

Skills

Hand-stretch dough

Oven operation

Food safety

Physical stamina

Guest interaction

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Details

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45208

Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Forno Osteria & Bar, with locations in Hyde Park and Montgomery (Cincinnati, OH), offers authentic, rustic Italian cuisine in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its central wood‑burning oven, the restaurant serves Neapolitan‑style pizzas, handmade pasta, and high‑quality Italian ingredients, emphasizing a "no pretentiousness" dining experience. We are currently looking for a talented, enthusiastic pizza chef to join our team.

Pizza Chef Responsibilities

Pizza Chef responsibilities include preparing pizza dough, slicing, and chopping toppings like vegetables and meats and executing customers’ orders considering special requests. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with various pizza types and be available to handle high volume.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare pizzas from the menu and based on custom orders
• Prep ingredients and execute house recipes
• Monitor food stock and place orders, as needed
• Use authentic Italian ingredients
• Preparing focaccia and bread baskets
• Maintain a clean cooking station and sterilize equipment
• Hands‑on experience with preparing and baking pizza doughs
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and woodfire oven
• Understanding of food hygiene

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a pizza maker, line cook, or in a similar food service role.
• Ability to hand‑stretch dough, prepare ingredients, and manage ovens.
• Physical stamina: Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy objects like flour bags or pizza crates.
• Positive attitude and ability to interact with guests in an open kitchen setting.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.