Pizza Oven Line Cook

Town and Country Resort • San Diego, CA

2d • $22

About The Position

Great pizza starts with great people. We’re looking for a skilled and energetic Pizza Oven Line Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you’ll bring handcrafted pizzas and crave-worthy appetizers to life in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Precision, consistency, and pride in your craft will help create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Pay Rate $22.35 #towncountrysd

Requirements

• Flexibility: This is a fast-paced, high-heat environment, so flexibility with days, nights, weekends, and holidays is essential.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of line cook experience in a restaurant is required.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of pizza dough handling, oven techniques, food safety standards, sanitation practices, and proper kitchen equipment use.
• A current San Diego County Food Handler’s Card is required.
• People Skills: Success in this role requires strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• The ideal candidate is detail-focused, dependable, and thrives under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Physical Demands: This position requires prolonged standing, repetitive motions, manual dexterity for food preparation, and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• You will be exposed to high temperatures and open flames in a busy kitchen setting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous pizza or wood-fired oven experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Thrive in a high-energy kitchen while preparing and finishing pizzas to our established recipes and quality standards.
• Safely and efficiently operate the pizza oven while stretching dough, applying toppings, and carefully monitoring cooking times and temperatures.
• Bring each dish to life by accurately following recipes and plating guides.
• Cook, fry, mix, and plate additional menu items as needed, ensuring consistent presentation and portion control.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate clearly with fellow kitchen team members and expediters during service.
• Support prep work, stocking, and cleaning duties, and confidently handle high-volume service with accuracy and composure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed