Pizza Chef/Cook

About Us:
At Savage Pizza (Avondale), connection is at the core of what we do. Our team, our guests, and our community matter deeply to us. We work together, support one another, and create a space where everyone feels welcome.

As a Pizza Cook/Pizza Chef, you’ll bring our kitchen experience to life through quality-driven cooking, consistent execution, and teamwork. Whether you’re already slinging dough or excited to learn, each shift is an opportunity to grow your skills and help deliver the pizzas our guests love.

What We Expect of You:
Great people make an amazing workplace! If you have the following qualities, you will thrive here!

• Take pride in preparing high-quality, scratch-made food with consistency
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen environment
• Stay calm, focused, and efficient during busy shifts
• Care deeply about cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
• Are dependable, punctual, and supportive of your teammates
• Maintain a positive attitude and communicate clearly and respectfully
• Are eager to learn new techniques!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook scratch-made pizzas and other Savage Pizza menu items
• Stretch, top, and bake pizzas according to company standards (training provided)
• Read and execute ticket orders accurately while meeting ticket-time expectations
• Perform proper portion control and minimize food waste
• Label, store, rotate, and handle food according to safety guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked station throughout service
• Check and record food temperatures to ensure food safety compliance
• Assist with prep work during off-peak hours as needed
• Complete daily cleaning tasks and properly use cleaning chemicals
• Work closely with fellow kitchen team members to support smooth operations

Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous kitchen AND pizza experience REQUIRED
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic math skills and ability to follow recipes and instructions
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to bend, kneel, and move efficiently in a busy kitchen

Availability Requirements

• Availability 5 days per week
• Lunch and/or dinner shifts
• Weekends required
• Some holidays