Pizza maker/Food Prep Starting at $17.05/hr.

Step Up to the Plate as Our Pizza Maker/Food Prep!

At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up.

For nearly 100 years, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. Behind every great pizza is an incredible team, and behind every incredible teammate is a dining experience that makes them feel welcomed from the moment they walk through our doors.

That's where you come in.

If you're someone who loves great food, takes pride in doing things the right way, enjoys working as part of a team, passionate about a scratch kitchen, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As our Pizza Maker/Food Prep, you'll play an important role in creating the Home Run Inn experience our guests know and love.

You'll prepare ingredients, build and cook pizzas to our standards, and help prepare other menu items so our kitchen is ready to deliver great food quickly and consistently.

You'll work with our recipes and standard operating procedures while helping keep the kitchen clean, organized, safe, and ready for service.

No two shifts look exactly the same, and that's part of the fun.

You'll Spend Your Time

Making great pizza

• Prepare and stock ingredients and dry goods needed for pizza and food preparation
• Read order tickets and select the appropriate ingredients
• Stretch and prepare pizza crusts using proper dough-handling techniques
• Measure and apply ingredients according to HRI recipes and portioning standards
• Cook pizzas in the oven while monitoring the cooking process
• Remove pizzas from the oven and slice them for service
• Follow HRI SOPs for pizza preparation, including specified weights, measurements, portioning, dough proofing times, and safe food handling practices
• Work from both verbal and written orders

Preparing food for service

• Prepare ingredients and menu items according to standard recipes
• Assist other cooks with food preparation as needed
• Prepare food quickly and efficiently to meet HRI prep-time goals
• Read order tickets to determine the appropriate amount and type of food and supplies needed
• Fill individual serving cartons with appropriate portions of food and condiments
• Operate fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely
• Monitor food quality and spoilage
• Ensure food preparation areas remain clean and organized

Keeping the kitchen stocked and organized

• Refill and rotate food stock as necessary
• Rotate perishable food items using the FIFO method
• Assist with inventory counts and ordering
• Clean pizza ovens, meat tables, and food preparation equipment regularly
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements

Supporting the team

• Communicate effectively with teammates and management
• Assist other cooks and kitchen teammates during busy periods
• Help maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen
• Jump in where needed to support the restaurant team
• Perform other related duties as assigned

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Love food and take pride in making a great product
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Are a dependable team player
• Pay attention to details and follow recipes and processes
• Take pride in keeping your work area clean and organized
• Are comfortable staying active and on your feet throughout your shift
• Enjoy learning different areas of the kitchen
• Are willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays

What You'll Bring

• Must be at least 16 years old to operate kitchen equipment
• Ability to constantly lift, reach, bend, and stoop
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to approximately 5 hours
• Ability to safely lift and stack bags and cases weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to safely operate kitchen and cooking equipment
• Working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Typical evening availability may include 4 PM–close
• Food Handler certification required within 30 days of hire
• Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire
• Previous restaurant, food preparation, or kitchen experience is a plus

Why Home Run Inn?

We're more than a pizza company—we're neighbors serving neighbors.

For four generations, we've built our business around people. We care deeply about our teammates because we know they're the reason families continue making Home Run Inn part of their traditions.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A family-owned company with nearly 100 years of Chicago history
• Leaders who genuinely care about your growth
• Opportunities to make a real impact on the teammate experience
• A culture built around connection, support, and continuous improvement
• Best & Brightest and Most Loved Workplace distinct recognition
• Plenty of reasons to celebrate the little wins along the way
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Personal Time and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options + supplementary insurances*
• Take care of your growing family with Paid Parental Leave*
• Build your future with our company 401k retirement savings plan, including company matching opportunities
• Enjoy free household access to 24/7 on demand virtual healthcare
• Save on everyday life with discounts on safety shoes, travel, entertainment and more
• Access to all the pizza your heart desires! (Well, almost)

Our Values

Family – We show up for one another and succeed together.

Pride – We set high standards because our teammates and guests deserve our best.

Grit – We keep learning, improving, and finding better ways to do things.

Courage – We own our mistakes, speak honestly, and grow from every experience.

Purpose – To give people home runs in their day.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're excited about making great pizza, preparing delicious food, being part of a hardworking team, and helping create memorable experiences for our guests, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us give people more Home Runs in their day—one pizza at a time.

Home Run Inn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

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