Pizzeria Cook

Mountain Mike's Pizza; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Mountain Mike's Pizza is seeking a Pizzeria Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen where pizza craftsmanship and quality are central. You will prepare diverse pizzas, manage ingredients, and help uphold food safety and presentation standards in a high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes precise recipe execution, teamwork, and flexibility for menu variations, with compensation ranging from $10.00 to $15.00 per hour. In-person work location is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant or food industry setting, especially in fine dining or high-volume environments.
• Strong knife skills with the ability to handle various cutting techniques efficiently.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques such as braising, poaching, and grilling.
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures to uphold health standards.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining flexibility for menu variations or special requests.
• Previous catering experience or experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of pizzas, ensuring adherence to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, slicers, and other tools safely and efficiently.
• Assist in menu planning by preparing ingredients and suggesting creative toppings or styles.
• Maintain strict food safety sanitizing procedures to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Handle food production tasks including dough preparation, topping assembly, braising, poaching, grilling, and food handling.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-volume production runs smoothly while maintaining quality control.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Kitchen equipment safety

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes

Catering / fast-paced experience

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

Overview

Join our vibrant culinary team as a Pizzeria Cook, where passion for pizza and excellence in food preparation come together to create memorable dining experiences. In this role, you will be at the heart of the kitchen, crafting delicious, high-quality pizzas and supporting overall kitchen operations. Your energy and culinary skills will help deliver exceptional meals that delight our guests and uphold our commitment to food safety and quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary talent in a fast‑paced, high-volume environment dedicated to authentic pizza craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of pizzas, ensuring adherence to established recipes and presentation standards
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, mixers, slicers, and other tools safely and efficiently
• Assist in menu planning by preparing ingredients and suggesting creative toppings or styles
• Maintain strict food safety sanitizing procedures to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Handle food production tasks including dough preparation, topping assembly, braising, poaching, grilling, and food handling
• Support dietary department needs by preparing meals that meet specific dietary requirements and dietary aide protocols
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high-volume production runs smoothly while maintaining quality control

Skills

• Proven experience in food preparation within a restaurant or food industry setting, especially in fine dining or high-volume environments
• Strong knife skills with the ability to handle various cutting techniques efficiently
• Knowledge of culinary techniques such as braising, poaching (culinary method of cooking in liquid at low temperature), and grilling
• Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment safely and effectively
• Familiarity with food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures to uphold health standards
• Ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining flexibility for menu variations or special requests
• Previous catering experience or experience working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment is highly desirable

Join us and bring your culinary expertise to life! We're committed to fostering a dynamic work environment where your skills are valued, your creativity is encouraged, and every day offers new opportunities to craft exceptional pizza experiences.

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person