Pizza Cook

Pizza Cook – Cece’s Kitchen 

Cece’s Roland Park is seeking a talented Pizza Cook to join our culinary team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs in a polished Italian restaurant environment. 

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for authentic Italian cuisine, extensive knowledge of dough production and fermentation, and experience working with high-temperature pizza ovens. From mixing and maintaining house-made dough to producing well-crafted pizzas during service, you’ll play an essential role in delivering an exceptional guest experience. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Prepare, mix, ferment, portion, and maintain pizza dough according to established recipes and specifications. 

• Monitor dough hydration, fermentation schedules, proofing, and quality control procedures. 

• Stretch, top, and bake pizzas while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards. 

• Prepare sauces, proteins, vegetables, and additional ingredients required for daily service. 

• Ensure proper product rotation, storage, and inventory management practices. 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation in accordance with company and health department standards. 

Qualifications 

• Two or more years of experience working in a professional kitchen environment. 

• Demonstrated experience preparing dough from scratch. 

• Experience working with a Forno oven or comparable high-temperature pizza oven. 

• Thorough understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, proofing, and baking techniques. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. 

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in upscale, polished, or fine-dining restaurant environments. 

• Passion for Italian cuisine and traditional cooking methods. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills. 

• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning.