Prep

Prince Street Pizza; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince St. Pizza in Baton Rouge is seeking a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will handle dough, assemble pizzas, operate ovens, and help maintain clean, organized prep areas to keep service running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years pizza prep experience, a Food Handler Card, and availability for 4–5 shifts day or night. This role requires stamina for high-volume rushes and the ability to work well both alone and with the team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years pizza prep experience
• Food Handler Card required
• Availability for 4–5 shifts day or night
• Ability to work well alone and handle high-volume rushes

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing pizza dough, ensuring consistency and proper handling
• Assembling pizzas with attention to portioning, quality, and presentation
• Operating ovens and monitoring bake times to ensure pizzas are cooked correctly
• Adjusting pies based on customer preferences and special requests
• Cutting and portioning pizzas accurately and efficiently
• Stocking warmers and holding stations while maintaining proper food temps
• Performing daily prep tasks (slicing, portioning, organizing ingredients)
• Restocking and rotating inventory to ensure freshness and readiness
• Cleaning and maintaining prep areas, ovens, and kitchen equipment
• Following all food safety protocols, from storage and labeling to sanitation
• Coordinating with kitchen and FOH teams to ensure smooth service flow
• Managing ticket flow and pacing orders for accuracy and timing

Job description

Prince St. Pizza is looking for Prep Cooks to join our team at our new location in Baton Rouge! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys keeping a kitchen running smoothly.

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to grow with a company that values internal development and promotes from within, we’d love to hear from you. We’re building something special, and the right people will have real opportunities to grow with us.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing pizza dough, ensuring consistency and proper handling
• Assembling pizzas with attention to portioning, quality, and presentation
• Operating ovens and monitoring bake times to ensure pizzas are cooked correctly
• Adjusting pies based on customer preferences and special requests
• Cutting and portioning pizzas accurately and efficiently
• Stocking warmers and holding stations while maintaining proper food temps
• Performing daily prep tasks (slicing, portioning, organizing ingredients)
• Restocking and rotating inventory to ensure freshness and readiness
• Cleaning and maintaining prep areas, ovens, and kitchen equipment
• Following all food safety protocols, from storage and labeling to sanitation
• Coordinating with kitchen and FOH teams to ensure smooth service flow
• Managing ticket flow and pacing orders for accuracy and timing

Experience:

• 2+ Year Pizza + Prep Experience Required
• Food Handler Card Required
• Must have at least 4-5 shifts available day or night
• Must be able to work well alone and handle high-volume rushes