Ian's Pizza Cedar Rapids - Cook

Ian's Pizza, a beloved pizzeria chain known for its creative and delicious pizza pies, is hiring part-time and full-time Cooks for its Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. This establishment has earned a reputation for offering a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen environment coupled with a strong team culture. Ian's Pizza prides itself on innovation in the kitchen, crafting unique and mouth-watering pizzas that attract a loyal customer base. Working at Ian's Pizza means joining a diverse and supportive crew within a legendary pizza joint that values teamwork and personal growth.

The Cook position at Ian's Pizza offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in several aspects of pizza making—from hand-stretching dough to topping and baking pizzas. Whether you have previous restaurant, fast-casual food service, or hospitality experience or are just starting out, Ian's Pizza welcomes you to join and learn transferable skills that can be valuable for any future culinary or service roles. Employees benefit from flexible scheduling to accommodate their lifestyles and the ability to earn between $17 and $21 per hour, depending on experience with dough stretching. Tips are also added to base pay every two weeks, making this a financially rewarding role. Additionally, employees enjoy free pizza and the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive environment.

In this role, cooks will be trained thoroughly on all facets of pizza preparation, including dough and cheese preparation, and will be expected to help maintain smooth kitchen operations. Strong emphasis is placed on team players who are upbeat, bring good vibes to every shift, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute. Safety and physical stamina are important since the role requires standing or walking for extended periods and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. The position is suitable for individuals who are comfortable handling ovens, pizza cutters, knives, and other kitchen tools. Applicants must be 18 or older for cook positions and authorized to work in the U.S., with proper IDs required at orientation. The restaurant operates Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with shifts primarily scheduled around lunch and dinner hours.

Joining Ian's Pizza means being part of a place where you can truly be yourself, make lasting friendships, and earn great pay while enjoying delicious pizza. It's an ideal workplace for those aspiring to develop culinary skills, experience a dynamic kitchen setting, or simply find a fun, flexible job with meaningful team camaraderie. The application process is quick and user-friendly, welcoming prospective employees to apply online in just five minutes. Ian's Pizza Cedar Rapids is situated at 59 16th Ave SW inside the Lion Bridge Tap Room, creating a welcoming and iconic setting to work in the heart of the community.