Pizza Cook

Corner Table Restaurants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate of pay

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, 

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Corner Table Restaurants is seeking a Pizza Cook to craft New York-style pizzas from scratch. You will handle dough, manage oven timing, and coordinate with the kitchen to deliver consistent, high-quality pies during peak service.

Role requires strong pizza-making experience, fast dough stretching, and a proactive approach to food quality. Competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience making pizza in a high-volume kitchen, preferably New York-style.
• Dough handling, fermentation, and baking techniques.
• Hand-stretch dough quickly and consistently under pressure.
• Strong judgment and accountability for food quality.
• Multi-tasking to maintain timing during peak service.
• Collaborates effectively with kitchen team.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes and procedures.
• Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pizzas according to Parla’s recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
• Make New York-style round and square pizzas from scratch, including dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking.
• Hand-stretch pizza dough efficiently and consistently to proper size and thickness.
• Manage the firing and timing of pizzas to ensure proper cook, structure, and presentation.
• Monitor ovens and adjust as needed to maintain consistent product quality.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure all food is prepared and sent out simultaneously.
• Exercise judgment on quality—recognizing when a pizza does not meet standards and correcting or refiring as needed.
• Set up, stock, and maintain a clean and organized station for service.
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling standards at all times.

Skills

Pizza making

Dough handling

High-volume kitchen

Team communication

Quality control

Time management

Food safety

Job description

• Prepare and execute pizzas according to Parla’s recipes, specifications, and quality standards
• Make New York-style round and square pizzas from scratch, including dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking
• Hand-stretch pizza dough efficiently and consistently to proper size and thickness
• Manage the firing and timing of pizzas to ensure proper cook, structure, and presentation
• Monitor ovens and adjust as needed to maintain consistent product quality
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure all food is prepared and sent out simultaneously
• Exercise judgment on quality—recognizing when a pizza does not meet standards and correcting or refiring as needed
• Set up, stock, and maintain a clean and organized station for service
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling standards at all times

THE POSITION: PIZZA COOK

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pizzas according to Parla’s recipes, specifications, and quality standards
• Make New York-style round and square pizzas from scratch, including dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking
• Hand-stretch pizza dough efficiently and consistently to proper size and thickness
• Manage the firing and timing of pizzas to ensure proper cook, structure, and presentation
• Monitor ovens and adjust as needed to maintain consistent product quality
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure all food is prepared and sent out simultaneously
• Exercise judgment on quality—recognizing when a pizza does not meet standards and correcting or refiring as needed
• Set up, stock, and maintain a clean and organized station for service
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling standards at all times

What Makes You Great (qualifications)

• Experience making pizza in a high-volume kitchen, preferably New York-style
• Strong understanding of dough handling, fermentation, and baking techniques
• Ability to hand-stretch dough quickly and consistently under pressure
• Demonstrates strong judgment and accountability for food quality
• Able to manage multiple orders and maintain timing during peak service
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with the kitchen team
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and procedures
• Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement

WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)

• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Referral bonus program
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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