Pizzaiolo Pizza Maker

Summer House - Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life, accident protection & critical-"

Domestic partner benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Summer House - Chicago is hiring pizzaiola pizza makers for a role focused on authentic pizza preparation and presentation. You will prepare menu items per recipes, work varied shifts including weekends, and operate kitchen tools safely while maintaining high food safety standards.

Ideal candidates will communicate clearly, multitask in a fast-paced setting, and function well in a team while following all safety and sanitation procedures.

Qualifications

• Follow prescribed portioning controls and par levels.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Read a thermometer correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Maintain item counts and notify when below minimum.
• Account for all items leaving the station.
• Understand and follow allergy procedures and restrictions.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Follow employment policies and be a team player.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and requests.
• Work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Safely use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives.
• Communicate requirements in written and spoken direction.
• Multitask calmly in a busy environment.
• Move through a confined, noisy, varied space.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and endure standing/walking entire shift.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife safety

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PIZZAIOLA PIZZA MAKERS!

A Few of Our Pizzaiola Pizza MakerBenefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Inside Summer House, guests will find a breezy, beach house environment reminiscent of the sunny ocean-side city of Santa Monica, CA. Known to most as the place where summer never ends, Summer House has locations in Chicago, IL, North Bethesda, MD, and counting! The California-inspired menu, led by Chef Ben Goodnick, features simple ingredients sourced from local grower partnerships and sustainable products with a heavy focus on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options. Rosé is poured all day off the signature Rosé Cart, featuring the signature Summer House Rosé, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. The Bakery positioned at the front of each restaurant also displays a glorious assortment of baked goods, including the restaurant's famous vast cookie selection.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

PIZZAIOLO PIZZA MAKER JOB DESCRIPTION

Pizzaiolos / Pizza Makers are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.

Essential Functions

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed