Pizza Maker

Pizza Town USA; Elmwood Park (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Town USA in Elmwood Park, NJ is seeking a Pizza Maker for a full-time, on-site role. You'll prepare dough, sauces, and toppings, assemble pizzas to order, and cook to established standards while keeping a clean, safe workstation.

You’ll interact with guests and teammates in a courteous, professional manner, support order accuracy, restock and clean as needed, and help the kitchen run smoothly during peak and off-peak hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking; follow recipes and portion standards.
• Strong customer service skills to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Good communication with team and guests.
• Basic food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 25 lbs, and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Prior pizzeria or restaurant kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• On-the-job training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough, sauces, and toppings; assemble pizzas to order.
• Cook pizzas to established standards of quality and consistency.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation; follow sanitation guidelines.
• Interact with guests and team members in a courteous, professional manner.
• Assist with restocking and basic cleaning as needed.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Customer Service

Food & Beverage

Communication

Food Safety

Physical Stamina

Pizzeria Experience

Teamwork

Job description

Company Description

Pizza Town USA is a restaurant company based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, located on US Highway 46. The establishment is known locally for serving classic, freshly made pizza and other casual favorites in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Team members work closely together to deliver consistent quality and friendly service to guests from the surrounding community and beyond. The company values reliability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to great food and positive guest experiences.

Role Description

The Pizza Maker role is a full-time, on-site position based at Pizza Town USA in Elmwood Park, NJ. The Pizza Maker is responsible for preparing dough, sauces, and toppings, assembling pizzas to order, and cooking them to established standards of quality and consistency. Daily tasks include maintaining a clean and organized work station, following food safety and sanitation guidelines, and assisting with general food preparation in the kitchen. The role also involves interacting with guests and team members in a courteous, professional manner, supporting order accuracy, and helping with restocking and basic cleaning as needed. The Pizza Maker collaborates with the kitchen and front-of-house team to ensure smooth operations during both peak and off-peak hours.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Food Preparation and Cooking, with the ability to follow recipes and portion standards accurately.
• Candidates should possess skills in Customer Service and Food & Beverage, with a focus on guest satisfaction and quality dining experiences.
• Candidates should possess strong Communication skills to work effectively with team members and interact respectfully with guests.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, with the ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
• Prior experience in a pizzeria or restaurant kitchen is preferred but not required; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Reliable attendance, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.