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Prime Pizza is looking for hardworking, reliable, and detail-oriented Pizza Cooks to join our team. Our Pizza Cooks are at the center of what we do. This role is responsible for preparing and cooking our 18” New York-style pizzas with consistency, care, and urgency. It is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in quality, and can stay organized in a fast-paced kitchen.

About the Role

As a Pizza Cook, you will support the daily flow of the kitchen by hand-stretching dough, building pizzas to Prime standards, operating ovens, maintaining product quality, and helping keep the cook line clean, organized, and ready for service.

You will work closely with the kitchen team and management to make sure orders are prepared accurately, safely, and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Hand-stretch dough and prepare 18” New York-style pizzas
• Build pizzas according to Prime Pizza recipes and quality standards
• Operate ovens and cook pizzas to the correct doneness
• Work clean, organized, and efficiently during busy shifts
• Keep the pizza station stocked, clean, and ready for service
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas
• Communicate with managers and team members about any issues or concerns
• Support the kitchen team with prep, service, and closing duties as needed
• Help keep orders moving with accuracy, urgency, and attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

You do not need to know everything on day one. We will train you on Prime’s recipes, standards, and kitchen flow. What matters most is that you show up ready to learn, work hard, and take pride in the food you make.

Successful Pizza Cooks are:

• Organized and efficient
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Focused on quality and consistency
• Calm under pressure
• Strong team players
• Proud of keeping a clean and safe workspace
• Reliable and ready to support the team
• Communicative with managers and coworkers
• Committed to upholding Prime Pizza standards

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

We are looking for team members who can work a flexible schedule, including:

• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays

Why Prime Pizza?

At Prime Pizza, we care about great food, strong teams, and doing things the right way. Our Pizza Cook play a key role in delivering the quality and consistency our guests expect. Whether you are continuing to build your kitchen experience or looking for a place to grow in hospitality, we want to meet people who are excited to learn, contribute, and be part of the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed recipes, specs, and procedures consistently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Comfort working with ovens, sharp tools, and hot surfaces
• Team-oriented mindset with clear communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Experience

• Previous pizza, line cook, or kitchen experience preferred but not required
• Experience with dough handling, ovens, or high-volume service is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prime Pizza is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Prime Pizza will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At Prime Pizza, we believe that great pizza begins with a great team. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment, where diversity, kindness, quality, and fun come together to create an exceptional experience for both our staff and customers. If you share our passion for pizza and these core values, we’d love to have you on our team!
Prime Pizza is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities..