Pizza Maker

Corner Table Restaurants Career Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Bonus program

Benefits package

401(k) match

Employee assistance

Gym discounts

Commuter benefits

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Corner Table Restaurants in New York, NY is seeking a Pizza Maker to craft authentic New York–style pizzas from scratch. You will rigorously follow recipes, manage dough preparation, and coordinate timing with the kitchen to deliver hot, quality pies during peak service.

The role emphasizes fast hand-stretching, precise oven management, and strict food-safety practices, with a collaborative team culture and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience making pizza in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong understanding of dough handling, fermentation and baking.
• Ability to hand-stretch dough quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Demonstrates good judgment and accountability for food quality.
• Able to manage multiple orders and maintain timing during peak service.
• Works well with the kitchen team and communicates effectively.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and procedures.
• Passion for food, hospitality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute pizzas according to recipes and quality standards.
• Make New York–style pizzas from scratch, including dough prep, stretching, toppings and baking.
• Hand-stretch dough to proper size and thickness.
• Manage firing and timing to ensure correct cook, structure and presentation.
• Monitor ovens and adjust to maintain product quality.
• Coordinate with kitchen team to ensure all items are served together.
• Recognize when a pizza fails quality standards and correct or refire.
• Set up, stock and maintain a clean, organized service station.
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs with accuracy.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation at all times.

Skills

Pizza making

Dough handling

New York–style dough

High-volume kitchen

Team communication

Recipe following

Food safety

Quality judgment

Job description

THE POSITION: PIZZA MAKER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and execute pizzas according to Parla’s recipes, specifications, and quality standards
• Make New York–style round and square pizzas from scratch, including dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking
• Hand-stretch pizza dough efficiently and consistently to proper size and thickness
• Manage the firing and timing of pizzas to ensure proper cook, structure, and presentation
• Monitor ovens and adjust as needed to maintain consistent product quality
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure all food is prepared and sent out simultaneously
• Exercise judgment on quality—recognizing when a pizza does not meet standards and correcting or refiring as needed
• Set up, stock, and maintain a clean and organized station for service
• Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs with accuracy and urgency
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling standards at all times

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT (QUALIFICATIONS)

• Experience making pizza in a high-volume kitchen, preferably New York–style
• Strong understanding of dough handling, fermentation, and baking techniques
• Ability to hand-stretch dough quickly and consistently under pressure
• Demonstrates strong judgment and accountability for food quality
• Able to manage multiple orders and maintain timing during peak service
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with the kitchen team
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and procedures
• Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement

WHAT MAKES US GREAT: (OUR BENEFITS)

• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Referral bonus program
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in their work

STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY

At Corner Table Restaurants, each person brings their own perspectives and experiences. We strive to create an environment that is consciously inclusive, psychologically, and physically safe, and ensures everyone can be heard and valued. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace are essential to living our Core Values. We create and promote a culture that advocates for the equality of everyone, and it is our mission to continually maintain an environment where all our team members and guests belong, are respected, and thrive while being their best authentic selves.

Corner Table Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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