Pizza Maker / Cook

Zalat Pizza Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Dining Discounts

Online and Hands-On Training

Job summary

Zalat Pizza is hiring a Pizza Zealot to join our kitchen team in Houston. You’ll train across all stations from prep to expo, helping craft our best takeout pizzas while embracing a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

No experience is required—just a great attitude, reliability, and a love for late-night energy. Training, team support, and opportunities to grow your skills and pay are provided.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• Food Handler’s Certification required.
• Ability to work late nights and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook pizzas to perfection in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Master each kitchen station through hands-on training—and progress through prep, cook, expo, and cleaning.
• Work closely with teammates and shift leads to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards.
• Thrive in a late-night environment with peak hours on weekends and holidays.
• Lift up to 25 lbs repeatedly and stay on your feet for extended periods.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Willing to be coached

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

At Zalat, we don’t just make pizza—we obsess over it. As a Pizza Zealot, you’ll be part of the kitchen crew responsible for crafting the Best Takeout Pizza in the Universe. Whether you’re on prep, working the ovens, or expediting orders, you’ll be trained on every station and grow your skills (and your pay) as you go.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook pizzas to perfection in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (yes, we crank out over 1,200 pizzas on busy days).

• Master each kitchen station through hands-on training—from prep and cook to expo and cleaning.

• Work closely with your teammates and shift leads to deliver consistently high-quality food and service.

• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and compliant with all food safety standards.

• Thrive in a late-night environment—we stay open super late and weekends/holidays tend to be our busiest shifts.

• Lift up to 25 lbs repeatedly during a shift and remain on your feet for extended periods.

What You Bring:

• No experience needed—we’ll train you on the job.

• A great attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to be coached.

• Reliability and respect for your team and customers.

• A love for fast-paced environments and late-night energy.

• Food Handler’s Certification

Perks & Benefits:

Zalat is more than a pizza shop—it’s a place to grow and be rewarded for your hustle. Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Employee Dining Discounts

• Online and Hands-On Training

Scheduling:

We’re open late, including weekends and holidays. Expect to work night shifts and peak holiday hours. We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zalat Pizza is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.