Frank & Andrea- Madison Pizza Maker

Job Title: Pizza Maker / Pizzaiolo

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Reports To: Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Were looking for a skilled and reliable Pizza Maker to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience hand-stretching pizza dough to order building consistent high-quality pizzas and working efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining our food quality and safety standards.

• Hand-stretch and shape pizza dough balls into consistent rounds using proper technique (no rolling pins unless specified by house style)
• Maintain proper dough temperature and hydration awareness to prevent tearing or over-proofing during stretching
• Portion dough accurately using a scale to ensure consistent pizza sizes
• Top pizzas according to standardized recipes and portion guidelines
• Operate pizza ovens (deck conveyor or wood-fired depending on location) and monitor bake times/temperatures
• Maintain a clean organized prep and cook station in compliance with health codes
• Rotate and manage dough proofing schedules (bulk fermentation balling cold/room temp proofing)
• Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to manage order flow during rushes
• Restock and prep ingredients (sauces cheeses toppings) as needed
• Follow all food safety sanitation and allergen handling protocols

• Prior experience as a pizza maker pizzaiolo or similar kitchen role preferred
• Demonstrated ability to hand-stretch dough consistently under time pressure
• Understanding of dough handling gluten development proofing stages and how temperature/humidity affect workability
• Ability to work standing for extended periods and lift up to 2550 lbs
• Comfortable working in a hot fast-paced kitchen environment
• Food handlers certification (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible availability including evenings/weekends/holidays

• Experience with high-hydration or Neapolitan-style dough
• Wood-fired or deck oven experience
• Formal culinary training or apprenticeship

• Extended standing reaching and repetitive hand/wrist motion (stretching tossing)
• Exposure to high heat near ovens
• Lifting dough tubs flour bags and supply boxes