Pizza Maker

Corner Table Restaurants•New York, NY

11d

About The Position

The Pizza Maker prepares New York–style round and square pizzas from scratch according to Parla’s recipes, specifications, and quality standards. The role includes preparing and stretching dough, topping and baking pizzas, managing oven firing and timing, and ensuring each item meets standards for cooking, structure, and presentation. The Pizza Maker sets up, stocks, and maintains an organized station, coordinates with the kitchen team so food is prepared and sent out simultaneously, and follows direction from the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs. The position requires consistent adherence to food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling standards. Corner Table Restaurants describes its environment as collaborative and high-performing, with a team that takes pride in its work. The company states that it strives to create an inclusive, psychologically and physically safe workplace where people are heard, valued, respected, and able to thrive. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Experience making pizza in a high-volume kitchen, preferably New York–style.
Strong understanding of dough handling, fermentation, and baking techniques.
Ability to hand-stretch dough quickly and consistently under pressure.
Strong judgment and accountability for food quality.
Ability to manage multiple orders and maintain timing during peak service.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the kitchen team.
Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and procedures.
Passion for food, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute pizzas according to Parla’s recipes, specifications, and quality standards.
Make New York–style round and square pizzas from scratch, including dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking.
Hand-stretch pizza dough efficiently and consistently to the proper size and thickness.
Manage pizza firing and timing to ensure proper cook, structure, and presentation.
Monitor ovens and adjust as needed to maintain consistent product quality.
Coordinate with the kitchen team so food is prepared and sent out simultaneously.
Assess pizza quality and correct or refire items that do not meet standards.
Set up, stock, and maintain a clean, organized station for service.
Follow direction from the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs accurately and urgently.
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling standards.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of pay
Bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Gym discounts
Commuter benefits
Referral bonus program
Generous paid time off
Collaborative, high-performing environment with a team that takes pride in its work