Rosati’s Pizza – Youth Apprenticeship Opportunity
Earn While You Learn | Get High School Credit | Build Real-World Skills
Are you a motivated high school student looking to gain real work experience, earn money, and receive school credit at the same time? Rosati’s Pizza is proud to partner with the Youth Apprenticeship Program to offer hands-on learning in a fast-paced, team-oriented restaurant environment.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build valuable life and career skills while working during the school day.
Position: Youth Apprentice (Front & Back of House)
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Apprentice at Rosati’s, you’ll gain experience across multiple areas of the restaurant while completing required competencies for school credit.
You will learn and assist with:
- Safe food handling and sanitation practices
- Customer service and guest interaction
- Taking orders and operating the POS system
- Preparing and cooking menu items
- Managing and organizing customer orders
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and service areas
- Operating restaurant equipment
- Supporting inventory and basic business operations
You may also gain exposure to:
- Leadership and administrative tasks
- Guest safety and security standards
- Basic financial and operational processes
Program Requirements
Participants in the Youth Apprenticeship Program must:
- Be currently enrolled in high school
- Work during approved school hours
- Complete 14 competencies per year
- 13 from the state-approved list
- 1 may be customized to fit your role at Rosati’s
What You Get
- Paid, real-world work experience
- High school credit toward graduation
- Flexible scheduling aligned with your school program
- Hands-on training in a professional kitchen
- Opportunities to grow into leadership roles
What We’re Looking For
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with good communication skills
- Interest in food service, hospitality, or business
Why Rosati’s?
Rosati’s Pizza is built on family values, teamwork, and a passion for great food. You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s invested in your growth—not just as an employee, but as a future professional.
Rosati’s Pizza is a Chicago-based, family-owned Italian food and pizza restaurant, established in 1964 by Dick, Ron and Al Rosati. With the Rosati name firmly established in the Chicago suburbs, generations of mid-westerners have grown up with the brand and continue to spread its legend to every corner of the country.
Rosati's specializes in authentic Chicago-style pizza and Italian cuisine with high quality ingredients, superior customer service and reliability. When people come to Rosati’s, they expect the best and that is what we deliver, every time.
Rosati's Pizza is growing fast, and we need you! We have a commitment to and passion for flavorful food, authentic service...and hiring the best! Join our team and you'll become part of a family that is consistently rated among the best.