Specialty Cook

Job Details Job Location: Wine Garden - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Position Summary The Pizzaiolo is the master of the pizza station—crafting high-quality, scratch-made pizzas with precision, passion, and consistency. This role combines old-school culinary tradition with fast-paced modern service. The pizzaiolo prepares dough, oversees fermentation, manages the wood-fired or gas oven, and ensures every pizza meets the standard before it hits the pass. Key Responsibilities Prepare daily batches of pizza dough, including mixing, portioning, stretching, and proper fermentation. Hand-stretch dough to spec—no rolling pins, no shortcuts. Cook pizzas in high-heat ovens (wood-fired, gas, or electric), managing temperature, rotation, and timing. Maintain station inventory: cheeses, sauces, toppings, herbs, oils, and specialty items. Ensure all ingredients are prepped fresh and to quality standards. Follow traditional pizza techniques while maintaining consistent speed and accuracy. Communicate closely with kitchen staff to coordinate orders and maintain flow. Keep the pizza workstation spotless—clean as you go, old-school kitchen discipline. Uphold food safety and sanitation procedures (ServSafe not required but preferred). Engage in occasional customer interaction when working an open kitchen or event. Assist with menu specials, seasonal items, and creative toppings when requested. Requirements Proven experience as a Pizzaiolo, Pizza Cook, or similar kitchen position. Strong understanding of pizza-making fundamentals: fermentation, hydration, stretching, oven management. Ability to work in high heat and high volume without losing quality. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Beach Village Resort