Pizza Cook - Wethersfield

Sally’s Apizza; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Sally’s Apizza in Wethersfield, CT is looking for a Pizza Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of restaurant experience, be dependable, detail-oriented, and have great communication skills. You will be responsible for managing food orders, maintaining a clean workstation, and preparing high-quality pizza.

This role offers flexible shifts, weekly pay, and various benefits for full-time employees including health and vision insurance. Join us and be part of a hardworking crew dedicated to quality and tradition!

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a pizza cook.
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.

Responsibilities

• Handling multiple food orders at one time.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area.
• Complete opening and closing checklists.

Skills

Dependable

People-oriented

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

High stress tolerance

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

At Sally's Apizza we have been creating New Haven Style Apizza since 1938 and are now expanding to locations across the United States. 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. Sally’s mission is to make great pizza available to everyone.

As the Pizza Cook you will…

• Handling 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.
• Replacing 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

SALLY’S CORE VALUES

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 Family

We are a hard-working crew that takes care of and supports one another while courageously providing honest feedback to hold each other accountable.

ROLE COMPETENCIES

Language

• 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
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends and evenings
• 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.
• 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.

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Weekly Pay!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour. Pay Depends on Experience

Benefits offered for full-time positions.

• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift: Day & Night Shifts, Weekend availability

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)