Pizza Maker - matchbox Rockville

Overview:

Join the matchbox team as a Pizza Maker and showcase your culinary skills in crafting delicious wood-fired pizzas that will delight our guests. As a Pizza Cook, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic kitchen environment, preparing high-quality pizzas with precision and creativity. Your passion for culinary excellence, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team will contribute to creating a memorable dining experience for our guests. If you are ready to be part of a team that values culinary innovation and delivering exceptional food, matchbox is the perfect place for you.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Prepare and assemble high-quality pizzas following our recipes and standards
• Operate and maintain wood-fired pizza ovens, ensuring proper temperature and cooking times
• Monitor and rotate pizza dough to maintain freshness and quality
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure timely and efficient execution of pizza orders
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a clean and hygienic work environment
• Collaborate with other culinary team members to develop new pizza flavors and specials

Qualifications:

 

• Must be able to speak clearly and understand basic English to facilitate the communication process.
• Ability to learn menu items and service procedures.
• Ability to take direction and to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to learn and follow processes.
• Previous pizza making experience preferred 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10–12 hours per shift) during food preparation and service
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (e.g., bulk ingredients, trays, equipment)
• Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and repetitive motions while preparing pizzas
• Ability to safely work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environment, including near pizza ovens
• Visual and manual dexterity to monitor food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards

 

Who We Are: 

 

Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities.  We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.