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Philadelphia Country Club | Gladwyne, PA

Philadelphia Country Club is one of the premier private clubs in the Philadelphia region, offering exceptional dining, golf, racquet sports, aquatics, events, and member experiences across a beautiful 300-acre campus in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Our culinary program is focused on quality, consistency, hospitality, and creating memorable experiences for our members and their guests.

The Mill is Philadelphia Country Club’s brand-new clubhouse concept, designed to bring a fresh, energetic, and elevated dining experience to our membership. Merc’s, our new pizza restaurant located inside The Mill, will feature house-made dough, carefully sourced ingredients, seasonal pizzas, and a brand-new Marra Forni oven.

Merc’s is built around craftsmanship, teamwork, and pride in the details. We are looking for cooks who are excited to be part of a new restaurant opening and who want to help build something from the ground up.

The Pizza Cook is responsible for preparing, stretching, topping, and baking high-quality pizzas while maintaining the standards of Merc’s and Philadelphia Country Club. This position requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate has a passion for pizza, a respect for proper technique, and a willingness to learn. Experience with pizza dough, deck ovens, or wood/gas-fired ovens is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual who brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence.

• Prepare and portion pizza dough according to house recipes and standards.
• Stretch, top, and bake pizzas consistently and efficiently during service.
• Operate and maintain the Marra Forni oven with care and attention to temperature, timing, and product quality.
• Prepare mise en place for pizza station, including sauces, cheeses, meats, vegetables, garnishes, and finishing ingredients.
• Maintain consistency in size, shape, bake, flavor, and presentation of all pizzas.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, labeling, dating, and storage procedures.
• Keep the pizza station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Communicate clearly with chefs, fellow cooks, service staff, and expeditors.
• Assist with prep for additional menu items as needed.
• Support a team-first kitchen culture built on respect, urgency, accountability, and pride.
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and equipment care.
• Help contribute ideas and feedback as Merc’s continues to grow and develop.

• Previous kitchen experience required; pizza experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with hand-stretched dough, deck ovens, or high-temperature pizza ovens is a plus.
• Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and with attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work well under pressure.
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and follow established standards.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak club business periods.
• Professional attitude and commitment to teamwork.

• Has a genuine interest in pizza, dough, fermentation, and cooking technique.
• Takes pride in consistency and craftsmanship.
• Understands that every pizza represents the restaurant and the Club.
• Works well as part of a team and brings positive energy to the kitchen.
• Stays organized, clean, and focused during busy service.
• Wants to be part of a new restaurant opening and help shape the culture of Merc’s.

• Hands-on experience with house-made dough.
• Professional kitchen environment focused on training, growth, and standards.
• Supportive culinary leadership and a strong team culture.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Employee meals, club benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the culinary department.

At Philadelphia Country Club, we believe in doing things the right way. We taste everything, respect the product, work clean, move with purpose, and support each other as one team. Our goal is to create food that our members are proud of and a kitchen culture that our team is proud to be part of.