Pizza Cook

Job summary

Prepare dough, sauces, toppings, pizzas, and other menu items while operating the pizza oven and maintaining consistent quality and presentation. Keep the workstation clean, follow food safety standards, coordinate with the kitchen team, and help ensure efficient service and a welcoming guest experience.

Job details

Company Description Pizzeria Motola brings the authentic taste of Naples to the Gaslight District, blending traditional Neapolitan pizza-making techniques with a distinctive southern crunch. Founded by restaurateur Giuliano Motola, the pizzeria focuses on tradition, quality, and creativity, offering hand-crafted pizzas made with carefully selected, high-quality ingredients. The menu features classic Margherita and specialty pizzas, alongside antipasti, salads, and small plates that complement the pies. Every dish, from oven-fired pizzas to modern Italian-inspired desserts, is prepared with care to create a warm, welcoming guest experience. Pizzeria Motola is a neighborhood destination where Neapolitan roots meet southern flair, delivering bold, memorable flavors in a relaxed setting. Role Description The Pizza Cook is a full-time, on-site role based at Pizzeria Motola in Cambridge, ON. This role is responsible for preparing dough, sauces, and toppings, assembling pizzas to menu specifications, and operating the pizza oven to ensure consistent quality and taste. The Pizza Cook maintains a clean and organized workstation, follows food safety and sanitation standards, and assists with general kitchen prep, including antipasti and small plates as needed. The role includes coordinating with team members during service, managing ticket times, and supporting a smooth, efficient kitchen flow. The Pizza Cook also contributes to a welcoming guest experience by ensuring each dish reflects the restaurant’s standards for flavor, presentation, and authenticity. Qualifications Strong skills in Food Preparation and Cooking, with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Knowledge of Food & Beverage operations, including portion control, food safety, and kitchen hygiene. Customer Service and Communication skills to support a positive guest experience and effective teamwork. Experience with pizza ovens and dough handling, ideally in Neapolitan or artisanal pizza settings. Ability to stand for extended periods, handle high-volume service, and work evening and weekend shifts as needed. Attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to quality and consistency in every dish. Prior line cook or pizza cook experience preferred; culinary training or certification is an asset.

What you’ll do

Prepare dough, sauces, toppings, pizzas, and other menu items while operating the pizza oven and maintaining consistent quality and presentation. Keep the workstation clean, follow food safety standards, coordinate with the kitchen team, and help ensure efficient service and a welcoming guest experience.

Requirements

Candidates should have food preparation and cooking skills, experience in a fast-paced kitchen, and knowledge of food safety, portion control, and kitchen hygiene. Pizza oven and dough-handling experience is preferred; reliability, attention to detail, availability for evening and weekend shifts, and the ability to handle high-volume service are also expected.

Listed skills

• Food preparation · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Food Preparation
• Cooking
• Dough Handling
• Pizza Oven Operation
• Food Safety
• Sanitation
• Portion Control
• Kitchen Hygiene
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail
• Kitchen Prep

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality