Pizza Cook / Pizzaiolo

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $23.00 - $25.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Seasonal position

Consistent scheduling

opportunities for growth

Professional team-oriented culture

Job Description

Glenmoor Country Club is a prestigious and premier private club located in Colorado, known for its exceptional services and commitment to providing a high-quality experience for its members. The club boasts a variety of dining options, outdoor venues, and event spaces that cater to a diverse clientele seeking both casual and upscale dining experiences. Glenmoor prides itself on maintaining a professional, team-oriented culture that fosters growth and advancement within its culinary staff, offering seasonal employment opportunities that bring together skilled professionals in a collaborative environment. As a well-established country club, it integrates traditional hospitality values with modern culinary innovations to deliver an outstanding member experience year-round.

The Pizza Cook / Pizzaiolo position at Glenmoor Country Club is a seasonal full-time or part-time role that reports directly to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef. This role is contingent upon the planned acquisition and launch of an outdoor pizza oven trailer operation, expected to expand Glenmoor's vibrant culinary offerings. The Pizza Cook is responsible for preparing handcrafted, high-quality pizzas using fresh ingredients and traditional pizza-making techniques. This includes preparing dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch, as well as baking pizzas in wood-fired, stone hearth, deck, or other high-temperature ovens to ensure exceptional flavor and presentation.

This position plays a vital role in supporting Glenmoor’s casual dining outlets, pool operations, outdoor venues, banquets, and various member events. The ideal candidate will consistently maintain efficiency, quality, and cleanliness while ensuring food safety and allergen awareness, especially around gluten-free and allergen-sensitive menu items. They will also collaborate closely with the Executive and Sous Chefs on menu development and seasonal pizza offerings. Compensation for this role ranges from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, positioning it as a competitive seasonal opportunity with consistent scheduling that offers growth potential within the club's culinary team.

Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this position demands strong attention to detail, multitasking, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. The Pizza Cook is expected to ensure proper food storage, inventory management, and sanitation standards are upheld while providing excellent food quality and presentation. They must also be comfortable operating specialized kitchen equipment and working in varying indoor and outdoor conditions, including high-temperature environments associated with pizza oven trailers and outdoor cooking stations. The ability to manage food allergens and cross-contact prevention is critical to this role, emphasizing Glenmoor's dedication to guest safety and satisfaction.

Overall, the Pizza Cook / Pizzaiolo role at Glenmoor Country Club offers culinary professionals an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a renowned club’s culinary team, contribute to unique dining experiences, and grow their skills in a supportive and professional setting.

Job Requirements

1-3 years of experience as a pizza cook, pizzaiolo, line cook, or similar culinary role in a professional kitchen
Experience preparing pizza dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch preferred
Working knowledge of fermentation, proofing, stretching, baking, and oven management techniques
Experience working with high-temperature ovens preferred
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
Understanding of food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and gluten-free preparation practices preferred

Job Qualifications

1-3 years of experience as a pizza cook, pizzaiolo, line cook, or similar culinary role in a professional kitchen
Experience preparing pizza dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch preferred
Working knowledge of fermentation, proofing, stretching, baking, and oven management techniques
Experience working with high-temperature ovens preferred
Strong attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills
Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
Food Handler Certification and Food Safety Certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
Understanding of food allergens, cross-contact prevention, and gluten-free preparation practices preferred

Job Duties

Prepare pizza dough, sauces, toppings, and other ingredients according to established recipes and standards
Stretch, shape, top, bake, and finish pizzas using wood-fired, stone hearth, deck, or other high-temperature ovens
Ensure proper dough fermentation, proofing, baking, and presentation techniques
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper food storage standards for the pizza station, ovens, refrigeration, and prep areas
Monitor food quality, freshness, labeling, dating, portioning, and inventory levels
Assist with prep work and support other kitchen stations as needed
Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, allergen awareness, and workplace safety standards
Understand and help prevent cross-contact and food contamination, including proper handling of common allergens such as gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish, and eggs
Follow established procedures for preparing gluten-free or allergen-sensitive menu items, including use of separate utensils, prep surfaces, storage methods, and gloves when required
Support banquets, pool service, golf events, outdoor cooking stations, pizza oven trailers, member events, and special functions as needed
Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef on menu development, seasonal specials, and pizza offerings
Properly operate kitchen equipment, including ovens, mixers, slicers, knives, and other culinary tools
Maintain a clean and professional appearance and provide a positive, team-oriented attitude
Perform other duties as assigned