Hook Pizza Co.

Pizza Cook / Oven Tender / Prep Cook

About Hook Pizza Co. is an independent pizzeria on the South Shore in Hingham, MA. We hand-toss our dough, roll our calzones fresh, and build our specialty pies with serious ingredients — burrata, prosciutto, fig, white truffle oil, fresh basil. Pizza isn't just food here — it's craft. Every pie that comes out of our oven is a reflection of that commitment to quality and freshness. The Position The Pizza Cook owns the dough, the oven, and the pies. You're stretching dough by hand, managing oven heat and rotation, pulling pies at the right moment, and keeping the prep line stocked and ready. You'll also handle prep — dough portioning, sauce making, cheese shredding, vegetable prep, meat slicing — that keeps the make line running. We hire pizza cooks who care about the details: a perfectly cooked crust, proper bake on a thin vs. hand-tossed pie, an evenly distributed cheese pull. Key Responsibilities Stretch and shape dough by hand to size (small, medium, large) and style (thin, hand-tossed) Manage dough hydration, proofing, and ball rotation throughout the shift Apply sauce, cheese, and toppings in correct sequence and portion when working the make line Manage the oven: rotate pies, monitor bake times, adjust for full vs. light loads, pull at peak Execute daily prep lists: shred cheeses, batch sauces, slice meats and vegetables, portion proteins, prep specialty toppings Maintain par levels throughout the shift; communicate proactively when inventory is running low Follow all recipes, build sheets, and portioning standards exactly Practice strict FIFO rotation; date and label all prepped items Maintain temperature logs for hot holding, cold holding, and walk-in coolers Keep your station and the make line clean as you go Follow all food safety, allergen, and HACCP protocols Operate dough sheeter, mixer, slicers, and oven safely Assist with deliveries, stocking dry storage and walk-ins, and breakdown / closing duties Qualifications 18+ years old 6+ months prior cooking experience (pizzeria, QSR, café, deli, or comparable) ServSafe Food Handler certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days) Comfortable working in a hot kitchen at high pace, especially during dinner rush Ability to read prep lists, recipes, and ticket modifiers accurately Able to stand for 8+ hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in temperature extremes Preferred: 1+ year prior pizzeria experience — dough handling, oven work, or make line Preferred: Hand-stretching ability (no rolling pins, no presses) — demonstrated through trail Preferred: Knife skills demonstrated through prep test Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Additional Requirements This role operates in a hot kitchen environment — pizza ovens run extremely hot and the kitchen reflects it. The position requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive motions throughout the shift. Exposure to slick floors, hot pies and pans, oven surfaces, sharp tools (slicers, knives), and cold walk-ins. Heavy lifting required, including 50-lb flour sacks, dough trays, and cheese boxes. Benefits Employee discount on food Free shift meals Paid training and cross-training opportunities Health benefits eligibility for full-time employees Career path to Kitchen Lead and Shift Leader Compensation $16–$22/hr based on experience and pizza-making skill, plus share of tip pool where applicable. Job Type Part-time / Full-time, hourly Location Hook Pizza Co. — 73 South St, Hingham, MA