Pizza Cook

Olly Olly Market; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Olly Olly Market in New York City's Starrett Lehigh Building is seeking a Pizza Cook to prepare, cook, and plate pizzas and related menu items while maintaining a clean, organized workstation. You will work closely with the Chef and fellow team members to support daily service and uphold our high standards.

Located in a vibrant food hall, this role emphasizes teamwork, accurate recipe execution, reliability, and clear communication in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and standards precisely.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lb.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items including dough, sauces, toppings, and other ingredients according to established recipes and standards.
• Cook pizzas and other menu items to ensure proper doneness, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation before, during, and after service.
• Follow daily prep lists and assist with inventory awareness to ensure readiness for service.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen teammates to support smooth and timely service.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating products as needed.
• Perform additional kitchen and prep tasks as assigned by the Chef and Olly Olly Market Management team.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused work environment by collaborating across roles.

Skills

Teamwork

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Punctuality

Communication

Stamina

Food safety

Job description

Description

About Us:

16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. Join the team of one of the country's leading independent promoters.

Our most effective service to our community comes from a team with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. 16 On Center actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Summary:

As a Pizza Cook at Olly Olly Market, you play a key role in delivering high-quality food and a great guest experience. You are responsible for preparing, cooking, and plating pizzas and related menu items while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workstation. Located in the iconic Starrett Lehigh Building, Olly Olly Market features nine fast-casual concepts from celebrated New York chefs and two vibrant bars. You will work closely with the Chef and fellow team members to support daily service and uphold the quality standards that define our food hall.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare menu items including dough, sauces, toppings, and other ingredients according to established recipes and standards.
• Cook pizzas and other menu items to ensure proper doneness, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation before, during, and after service.
• Follow daily prep lists and assist with inventory awareness to ensure readiness for service.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen teammates to support smooth and timely service.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health guidelines.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating products as needed.
• Perform additional kitchen and prep tasks as assigned by the Chef and Olly Olly Market Management team.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused work environment by collaborating across roles.

Requirements

About You:

• Brings a positive and professional attitude to the kitchen and values teamwork.
• Demonstrates strong knife skills and comfort with hands-on food preparation.
• Able to accurately follow recipes and execute dishes to the Chef’s standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent in attendance.
• Communicates clearly and respectfully with coworkers in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Able to bend, reach, twist, stoop, kneel, and work with hands and arms throughout the workday.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 40 pounds