Pizza Cook

Pinky's on the Beach is a vibrant and popular beachfront restaurant located in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Known for its bold, beachy atmosphere, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience that combines fresh, handcrafted pizzas with a lively setting where local flavors and good vibes are always front and center. Part of the larger Tides Folly Beach hotel community, Pinky's on the Beach is driven by a strong commitment to community values, teamwork, and delivering memorable experiences to guests. Tides Folly Beach itself is a beachfront hotel that prides itself on creating a close-knit, supportive team environment while exceeding guest expectations with outstanding service and a welcoming atmosphere. Both Pinky's and Tides Folly Beach celebrate the culture and spirit of Folly Beach, making them not only places to work but destinations where employees can grow personally and professionally in a unique coastal setting.

The role of Pizza Cook at Pinky's on the Beach offers an exciting opportunity for someone who loves pizza and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position involves preparing, stretching, topping, and baking pizzas according to precise recipe standards, ensuring each handcrafted pie meets the restaurant's high quality. The job also includes prepping ingredients like sauces, cheeses, and toppings, maintaining a clean and organized pizza station, and following strict food safety and portion control guidelines. Teamwork is essential, as the Pizza Cook will assist with other kitchen duties, prep, and cleaning while collaborating closely with colleagues during busy service times.

This is a frontline culinary role that demands proficiency in pizza-making techniques such as hand-stretching dough and operating commercial pizza ovens. Candidates must have at least one year of commercial pizza-making experience, strong knife skills, and a valid Food Handler Certification. The position requires physical stamina, including the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work comfortably near hot ovens. Flexible availability is a must, with shifts covering nights, weekends, and holidays. The salary for this role is $21.00 per hour, and candidates are enticed with a $500 sign-on bonus, highlighting the company's commitment to attracting passionate and talented team members.

Pinky's on the Beach offers an enriching work culture that values passion, individuality, and fun. Employees benefit from numerous perks such as paid time off, paid holidays, access to earned wages before payday through PayActiv, and affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Additional benefits include company-provided life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, accident and critical illness insurance, traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching of up to 3.5%, tuition assistance, referral programs, an employee assistance program, and discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels and restaurants. This comprehensive benefits package reflects the employer's dedication to supporting employee growth, health, and financial security.

If you are motivated by a culinary challenge and enjoy working in a spirited, community-focused environment with the ocean as your backdrop, the Pizza Cook position at Pinky's on the Beach could be the perfect fit. This role offers the chance not only to hone your pizza-making skills but also to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions make a real impact on the guest experience and the local cultural scene.