Ground Market Cook

Ground Market is a community gathering place in the heart of Carlton, Oregon, in the Willamette Valley—bringing together a wood-fired pizza and ice cream shop alongside a market and farmstand rooted in the region’s agricultural abundance. The space is warm, lively, and welcoming, inviting locals and visitors to connect over simple, good food.

Ground Market is part of The Ground, a collection of destinations and experiences rooted in a philosophy of conscious, loving hospitality in service to all species.

Job Summary:

Bring wood-fired food to life and create a welcoming, high-energy experience for our guests. The Cook at Ground Market is responsible for preparing and executing pizzas and other menu items with consistency, quality, and care. This role ensures a clean, organized station and supports smooth, efficient service in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook wood-fired pizzas and accompanying menu items to established standards
• Manage dough handling, stretching, topping, and oven execution with consistency and attention to detail
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked station before, during, and after service
• Execute prep tasks and station setup to support daily service needs
• Work efficiently to produce high-quality food in a timely manner during service
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards at all times
• Communicate clearly with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Occasionally support front-of-house operations, including running food and engaging with guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of menu offerings and key ingredients, including Ground Market’s proteins, produce, and sourcing practices, to support both execution and occasional guest interaction

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Experience working with or willingness to learn wood-fired ovens and live-fire cooking
• Strong knife skills and basic food preparation techniques
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistency and quality
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing service demands
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds

Education and Experience:

• 2–4+ years of kitchen experience preferred (pizza or wood-fired experience a plus)
• Necessary State Food Handler’s License(s)

Benefits: Benefits include PTO, health, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) for qualifying employees. 

Employee perks: 20% discount at Ground entities (includes Ground Market, Grounded Table, The Pub, Grounded Body)

About The Ground

The Ground is a hospitality business based in beautiful Willamette Valley that exists to realize human potential in harmony with the planet. It is an evolving collection of experiences and destinations rooted in conscious, loving hospitality in service to all with a philosophy of belonging that comes to life through regenerative agriculture, food, accommodations, revitalizing wellness experiences, and engaging programs & events.

The Ground is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re interested in this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles at The Ground.