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Trainee Italian Pizza Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pizza Cook

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

DeNucci's is a Ballyhoo Hospitality concept that celebrates the tradition of Italian American ... Chef; under the direct supervision of Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and/or Sous Chef. The ...

Sous Chef

Dallas, TX · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

... authentic Italian cuisine * Oversee preparation and execution of Fresh pasta, Pizza (dough ... Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Chef) * Experience in high-volume, upscale casual or fine ...

... Chef to help lead our Roman-style pizza program in Ann Arbor. This is not a typical pizza job. We ... Strong interest in pizza, fermentation, Italian food, or Italian-adjacent cooking. * Experience ...

Pizza Cook - Cece's Kitchen Cece's Roland Park is seeking a talented Pizza Cook to join our ... This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs in a polished Italian restaurant ...

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Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$65K - $75K/yr

PM Sous Chef -- The Radicle (Chicago, IL) The Radicle, a coastal Italian-inspired, Midwest cocktail ... pizza (hand-stretched and thoughtfully crafted). A vibrant late-night element rounds out the ...

Delivery Driver

Twin Oaks, MO · On-site

$17 - $30/hr

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51K - $69K/yr

Prepare and cook menu items, with a special focus on traditional Italian dishes, including pizza (tavern-style and deep dish). * Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create seasonal menu offerings ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

... style pizza and Italian American food in a fast casual beer garden setting. We are looking for ... chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant environment.

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... style pizza and Italian American food in a fast casual beer garden setting. We are looking for ... back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook kitchen experience in a high volume ...

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... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

Kitchen/Counter Help

Twin Oaks, MO · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

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Trainee Italian Pizza Chef information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trainee Italian pizza chef?

To thrive as a Trainee Italian Pizza Chef, you need basic culinary skills, a passion for Italian cuisine, and often a food safety certification. Familiarity with pizza ovens, dough mixers, and point-of-sale (POS) systems is typically required. Attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and teamwork are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities ensure high-quality food preparation, efficient kitchen operations, and a positive customer experience.

What does a trainee Italian pizza chef do?

A Trainee Italian Pizza Chef learns how to prepare, cook, and present authentic Italian pizzas under the supervision of experienced chefs. Their responsibilities typically include assisting with dough preparation, handling fresh ingredients, learning pizza baking techniques, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This role provides hands-on training to develop skills in making traditional and modern Italian pizzas, with the goal of advancing to a full chef position.

What is the difference between Trainee Italian Pizza Chef vs Pizza Maker?

AspectTrainee Italian Pizza ChefPizza Maker
CredentialsBasic culinary training, culinary school or apprenticeshipExperience in pizza preparation, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining kitchens, pizzerias, restaurantsEstablished pizzerias, fast-food outlets, restaurants
Employer & Industry UsageTraining role within Italian cuisine-focused establishmentsOperational role in various pizza-serving venues
Search & Comparison IntentLearning, entry-level position, trainingPractical skills, job performance

The Trainee Italian Pizza Chef is an entry-level role focused on learning pizza preparation techniques, often involving formal training or apprenticeships. In contrast, a Pizza Maker is an experienced worker responsible for preparing pizzas efficiently in a commercial setting. The trainee role emphasizes skill development, while the Pizza Maker focuses on operational execution.

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Day time Kitchen Prep/Pizza Maker

Imo's Pizza

Washington, MO • On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Imo's Pizza rating

4.3

Company rating: 4.3 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Imo's Pizza is looking for a Prep cook to help prepare all of our fresh ingredients daily


Duties include -

  • Shred Cheese
  • Slice Deli meats
  • Slice Vegetables
  • Prepare dressings
  • Set up make tables for Pizza and Salad
  • Make all food ordered, answer phones and help customers at the counter for service.
  • Assist with stocking and rotation of product deliveries


Info -

  • Hourly base + uncapped tips with guaranteed instore minimum of $16hr combined.
  • Employee discounts
  • Part time hours starting at 9am
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings
  • Set schedule, you work the same hours every week

REQUIREMENTS
  • Self Starter
  • Available from 9am- until 1 or 2pm
  • Able to learn our prep recipes, from weights, to amount needed for the day
  • Must be 18 to use cheese shredder and slicers
  • Able to help out in the kitchen once all prep work is complete
  • Able to learn POS system to take customer orders
  • Must be 18 or older

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ed and Margie Imo began their journey to St. Louis pizza history as a pair of young, hardworking St. Louisians who fell in love, started a family and dreamt of owning their own home.

As devoted Catholics, they would wait until 11:30 every Friday night to order a meat-topped pizza from one of the many Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their pizzas safely after midnight, a simple idea launched a phenomenon…

“Wouldn’t it be nice if someone would deliver the pizza to us?”

They opened their first pizza parlor in 1964 at Thurman and Shaw Avenues in St. Louis. It was open evenings only, offering pick-up and delivery. Ed continued to work as a tile setter, slicing squares of linoleum by day and pizza by night. Their first kitchen consisted of a used oven, two refrigerators and a stove they purchased for $75.


With no experience in retail and little experience in cooking, the Imos fueled their vision with stamina and determination. They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel®® cheese instead of mozzarella on that famous thin crust. Marge answered the phone and prepped the salads, and the pair used an old tackle box as their first cash register.

People all around the neighborhood were simply amazed that they could have dinner delivered right to their door, and the idea didn’t take long to catch on. Nine months after opening the first store, they opened another, and another…and then another. By 1985 they had 30 stores and opened up the business to franchisers.

The children of Ed and Marge are now running the day to day operations of Imo’s and they are poised for rapid growth. This is due to the recent relocation of their franchise operation to a new 72,000 square foot warehouse and 10,000 square foot office at the new headquarter at 17th and Delmar in downtown St. Louis. The 96 stores should increase to well over 100 in the next year.


*Tips are paid on your bi-weekly paycheck


Clocktower Pizza Inc, Osage66 Pizza Inc, Denmark Pizza Inc DBA Imo's Pizza are all independently owned and operated franchises and operate as separate entities. Please reach out to each location directly for questions related to operations.


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