Pizza Cook - Stamford

Sally’s Apizza; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Sally’s Apizza, renowned for its New Haven Style Apizza since 1938, is expanding our kitchens in Stamford and beyond. As a Pizza Cook you will help deliver our distinctive pizzas with a focus on dough, sauce and oven management.

You will work on a team, handle orders, monitor ovens, and ensure freshness while maintaining a clean workspace. A minimum of 1 year in pizza cooking and weekend/evening availability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a pizza cook.
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough.
• Good time-management skills.
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple food orders at one time.
• Ability to manage others and work on a team.
• Put pizzas in the oven and monitor the fire.
• Replace cheeses, sauce, and toppings containers to ensure freshness.
• Label and stock ingredients for easy access.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings for recipes.
• Prepare vegetables and meats for cooking.
• Set up workstations and ingredients according to recipes.
• Ensure proper storage of food and items.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary prep area.

Skills

Pizza cooking

Team collaboration

Time management

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

FIND YOUR FIRE! Sally's Apizza, renowned for its New Haven Style Apizza since 1938, is expanding our locations and corporate team nationwide! Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally’s draws pizza fans from around the world. We hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens, using the original recipes. With a commitment to sharing exceptional pizza with all, we're on a mission to spread our passion far and wide.

With Sally's growth, comes new opportunities from management to corporate roles. We offer coaching, training, and promotion within, giving you a path to pursue your future career goals.

DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Pizza Cook you will ….

• Handle multiple food orders at one time.
• Ability to manage others and work on a team.
• Put pizzas in the oven and keep a check on the fire.
• Replace cheeses, sauce, and toppings containers to ensure freshness.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep.
• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.
• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area in all areas of the prep kitchen.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Language

• English
• Basic Spanish (preferred but not required)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a pizza cook.
• Hands‑on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough
• Good time-management skills
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evening

Attention To Detail

• Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.

Organizational Awareness

• Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.

Oral Communication

• Shaping and expressing ideas and information in an effective manner.

Integrity

• Upholding accepted social and ethical standards in job-related activities and behaviors.

Work Environment

• A minimum, of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Must be able to work on your feet for up to 10 hours at a time and lift 50lbs.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).
• Must be available days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• $17-$24, Depending on Experience
• Weekly Pay!

Benefits are available for full-time positions!

• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick timeReferral program
• Vision insurance

SALLY’S CORE VALUES

• Obsession for Apizza:True passion for the uncompromised quality and tradition of New Haven Apizza. Strive for excellence and bring your personal best to work every day.
• Commitment to Our Guests:Demonstrate warmth and care while creating memorable moments of hospitality for all guests.
• Strength of Character:Take pride in your job and use your best judgment to do what is right and fair even when no one else is looking. Actively seek to build trust with colleagues and guests.
• We Are Hungry:We are a teaching company filled with people who are hungry for knowledge and growth. Our hunger is insatiable, and we crave honest feedback to strengthen our skills and hold each other accountable.