Pizza Cook

Snelling-Midway Management Company LLC; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Complimentary meal per shift

25% employee discount for you and up来三

Flexible scheduling

Team‑oriented environment

Job summary

Picco in Saint Paul is seeking a skilled Pizza Cook to join its kitchen team. You will handle dough prep through final bake, delivering consistent quality and speed during service.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on dough experience, a solid grasp of pizza styles, and a strong work ethic. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; you must be able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs. Working at Picco offers a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a pizza cook, pizzaiolo, or line cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Knowledge of dough handling and fermentation basics.
• Food safety practices and possible certification.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stretch pizza dough to proper thickness and shape.
• Portion and apply sauces, cheeses, and toppings per recipe.
• Operate pizza ovens and monitor bake times/temperatures.
• Maintain quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Prep ingredients ahead of service and keep station stocked.
• Keep the station clean and organized throughout shifts.
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to manage tickets.
• Assist with inventory counts and ordering of supplies.

Skills

Pizza making

Dough handling

Food safety

Team communication

Stamina & lifting

Job description

Pizza Cook Picco

Location: Picco (Saint Paul)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Reports To: Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

About the Role

Picco is looking for a skilled and passionate Pizza Cook to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience making pizza from scratch from dough prep to the final bake and takes pride in consistent quality and speed during service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stretch pizza dough to proper thickness and shape
• Portion and apply sauces, cheeses, and toppings according to recipe specifications
• Operate pizza ovens and monitor bake times/temperatures
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and portion control on every pizza
• Prep ingredients ahead of service (sauces, dough batches, toppings, garnishes)
• Keep the pizza station clean, organized, and stocked throughout shifts
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards (proper storage, labeling, temperature logs)
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and front‑of‑house staff to manage ticket times
• Assist with inventory counts and ordering of pizza‑related supplies as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a pizza cook, pizzaiolo, or line cook in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Knowledge of dough handling and fermentation basics
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods
• Strong understanding of food safety practices (food handler's certification a plus)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with specialty pizza ovens
• Familiarity with Neapolitan, New York, or other regional pizza styles
• Prior experience in a high‑volume restaurant environment

Benefits & Perks

Eligible employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Medical insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• One complimentary meal per shift worked
• 25% employee discount for you and up to three guests (food only)
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive, team‑oriented work environment

Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits.