LINE COOK – PIZZA FOCUS

Parma Tavern•Buford, GA

21h•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Parma Tavern is seeking an experienced, dependable, and career-minded Line Cook with strong pizza experience to join our kitchen team. Parma Tavern is a neighborhood favorite serving Italian-inspired pub fare, including stone oven pizzas, fresh pasta, house-ground burgers, and appetizers, complemented by a wide selection of beverages. The company culture is built on teamwork, respect, consistency, and pride in quality. This role has a major focus on pizza preparation, including working with fresh dough, hand-stretching, building pizzas, and managing oven execution during high-volume service. However, it is not a pizza-only position. The ideal candidate will be cross-trained on other line positions such as sauté and grill/fry, and should be comfortable supporting other stations as needed. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in making great pizza, enjoys working in a fast-paced scratch kitchen, and wants to expand their skills across multiple stations.

Requirements

Previous pizza cook or pizza line experience strongly preferred
Experience hand-stretching dough and building pizzas in a high-volume restaurant environment
Experience managing pizza oven timing and multiple pizzas simultaneously
Previous line cook experience in a full-service restaurant preferred
Willingness and ability to cross-train on sauté, grill/fry, and other kitchen stations
Strong understanding of recipe execution, portion control, and presentation standards
Ability to consistently produce high-quality food during busy services
Commitment to following company recipes, build sheets, and plating standards
Strong sense of urgency without sacrificing quality
Ability to multitask and remain organized under pressure
Dependable attendance and punctuality
Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Willingness to work where needed to support the kitchen team
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Experience in a scratch kitchen environment is a plus
Experience with sauté, grill, fry, pantry, or multiple stations is a plus—but we're willing to cross-train
Working knowledge of SERV Safe and Health Department standards preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook menu items according to company recipes and presentation standards
Execute pizza station responsibilities with consistency, speed, and attention to detail
Cross-train and work sauté, grill/fry, pantry, and other stations as assigned
Maintain proper station setup, stocking, and organization throughout each shift
Complete daily line checks, temperature logs, and food quality checks
Follow all recipe builds, portion standards, and plating specifications
Maintain ticket times while preserving food quality during high-volume service
Communicate effectively with fellow cooks, expeditors, and management
Coordinate timing with other stations to ensure complete tables are executed properly
Keep workstations clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the shift
Properly label, date, rotate, and store all food products
Assist with prep, inventory, receiving, and cleaning responsibilities as assigned
Complete opening, running, and closing duties
Take ownership of every plate or pizza leaving your station
Support teammates and move between stations as business demands
Help create a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Work with fresh pizza dough and properly prepare dough for service
Hand-stretch dough to the proper size, shape, and thickness
Build pizzas according to company recipes and specifications
Properly portion sauces, cheeses, proteins, vegetables, and other toppings
Maintain consistency in every pizza regardless of business volume
Manage oven placement, rotation, timing, and removal
Monitor pizzas throughout the cooking process for proper bake and finish
Finish and garnish pizzas according to recipe specifications
Maintain organized ticket flow during high-volume service
Coordinate pizza timing with other kitchen stations so the entire table's food is ready together
Prepare and maintain pizza station ingredients, sauces, cheeses, toppings, proteins, and garnishes
Keep the pizza station stocked, clean, organized, and service-ready throughout the shift
Minimize waste through proper portioning and product handling
Execute pastas, sauces, proteins, and other sautéed menu items while managing multiple pans and ticket times
Prepare burgers, proteins, fried appetizers, and other menu items to proper temperatures and specifications
Assist with salads, cold preparations, appetizers, and other station responsibilities when needed
Help prepare sauces, cheeses, proteins, vegetables, toppings, garnishes, and other ingredients needed for service