Pizza Cook

Colonial Country Club•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Fort Worth icon, Colonial Country Club offers a truly distinctive private club experience accompanied by the character, heritage and dynamic pursuit of excellence that has made Colonial legendary. As a member or guest, you will always feel a warmhearted invitation to form genuine connections and enjoy Colonial as a home away from home. The club offers a stunning environment to gather, dine, and pursue your passions, whatever they may be. All while cultivating community and building upon the tradition of excellence that has defined Colonial since it was established in 1936. What We're Looking For The right candidate doesn't just make pizza, they love pizza. They appreciate the art and science behind great dough, enjoy working with live fire, and take pride in serving an exceptional product every time. If you're passionate about pizza and thrive in a scratch-kitchen environment, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a pizza cook or similar culinary position.
Demonstrated experience producing pizza dough from scratch.
Proven experience operating a wood-fired or wood-burning pizza oven.
Strong understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, and pizza-making techniques.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Serv Safe Food Handler certification preferred or required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain house-made pizza dough, including mixing, scaling, balling, proofing, fermenting, and storing according to established recipes and procedures.
Operate and manage a wood-burning pizza oven, including fire maintenance, temperature control, and proper cooking techniques.
Stretch, top, and bake pizzas to company standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
Monitor dough quality and fermentation schedules to ensure optimal product performance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pizza station throughout service.
Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate order execution.
Assist with prep work, inventory management, and receiving deliveries as needed.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
Contribute ideas and enthusiasm toward menu development and pizza innovation.