Pitfire Pizza Cook

Pitfire Artisan Pizza; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages including tips

Health insurance

Free meal per shift

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PitfirePizza in Carlsbad, CA is hiring a Pizza Cook to join our kitchen team. We value organized, efficient work and a passion for guest experience. You will help us craft wood-fired pizzas, adhere to recipes, and maintain high food safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years line cook experience in scratch kitchens, a team-player attitude, and the ability to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment. Competitive wages with tips, benefits, and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a line cook in a scratch kitchen.
• Commitment to recipe adherence, food safety, and quality control.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizzas in a wood-fired kitchen with focus on quality and consistency.
• Follow recipes and portion controls to ensure standardization.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe food handling throughout shifts.

Skills

Line cook experience

Guest service focus

Food safety

Tools

Knife skills

Kitchen equipment

Job description

PitfirePizza is a company uniquely designed, entrepreneurially managed wood-fired pizza joints. We offer thoughtful, seasonal, and chef-driven food. Our menus change with the seasons and are offered at a reasonable price. Pitfire offers a carefully curated craft beer and cocktail program and a small but mighty wine list. We listen to good music, encourage our staff to be individuals and express their style, make our own dough, and proudly hand stretch each pizza. We are driven by hospitality, art, and being a positive force in the community.

We’re looking for a Pizza Cook to join our team! The ideal candidate is passionate about creating great guest experiences and works in an organized, consistent, and efficient manner in the kitchen.

We Offer:

• Competitive wages + TIPS (~ $20 - $25 / hour including tips)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan for team members who are full time or full time equivalent (please inquire for more details)
• Ability to pursue outside interests
• Work with a team that cares about seasonal menus and exceptional food quality and a creative bar program
• A free meal with every shift – hope you love pizza!
• A fun and inclusive work environment
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities with a rapidly expanding restaurant group
• Company Dining Program (Pitfire, Superba, American Beauty, & The Win~Dow)

Want a piece of this pie?

We are looking for Team Members who:

• Have 1 -2 years of experience as a line cook in a scratch kitchen
• Are dedicated to giving our guests great service
• Are committed to recipe adherence, food safety, and quality control
• Are able to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
• Can keep up with a fast-paced work environment

Follow us on Instagram: @pitfirepizza

Pitfire Pizza is an EEO Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

American Gonzo Restaurants operates 20+ locations across Southern California, including Superba, American Beauty, The Win~Dow, and PitfirePizza. Each concept is chef-driven, community-focused, and led by passionate hospitality professionals.

The pay range for this role is:

20 - 25 USD per hour (PitFire - Carlsbad)