Pizza Cook - Cece's Roland Park

ENT1009ECIL; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cece’s Roland Park is seeking a talented Pizza Cook to join our culinary team in a polished Italian restaurant environment. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for authentic Italian cuisine, knowledge of dough production and fermentation, and experience with high-temperature pizza ovens.

From mixing and maintaining house-made dough to crafting pizzas during service, you’ll play an essential role in delivering an exceptional guest experience while upholding health and safety standards in a

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience preparing dough from scratch.
• Experience with a Forno oven or comparable high-temperature pizza oven.
• Understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, proofing, and baking techniques.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with attention to detail.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, ferment, portion, and maintain pizza dough according to recipes.
• Monitor dough hydration, fermentation schedules, proofing, and quality control.
• Stretch, top, and bake pizzas maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation.
• Prepare sauces, proteins, vegetables, and other ingredients for daily service.
• Ensure proper rotation, storage, and inventory management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation per standards.

Job description

Pizza Cook – Cece’s Kitchen

Cece’s Roland Park is seeking a talented Pizza Cook to join our culinary team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs in a polished Italian restaurant environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for authentic Italian cuisine, extensive knowledge of dough production and fermentation, and experience working with high-temperaturepizzaovens. From mixing andmaintaininghouse-made dough to producingwell-craftedpizzas during service,you’llplay an essential role in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, ferment,portion, andmaintainpizza dough according to established recipes and specifications.

• Monitor dough hydration, fermentation schedules, proofing, and quality control procedures.

• Stretch, top, and bake pizzas whilemaintainingconsistency, quality, and presentation standards.

• Prepare sauces, proteins, vegetables, andadditionalingredientsrequiredfor daily service.

• Ensure proper product rotation, storage, and inventory management practices.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstationin accordance withcompany and health department standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience working in a professional kitchen environment.

• Demonstrated experience preparing dough from scratch.

• Experience working with a Forno oven or comparable high-temperature pizza oven.

• Thorough understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, proofing, and baking techniques.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment whilemaintainingexceptional attention to detail.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in upscale, polished, or fine-dining restaurant environments.

• Passion for Italian cuisine and traditional cooking methods.

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning.