Line Cook – Pizza Station
Reports to Executive Chef
A Fort Worth icon, Colonial Country Club offers a truly distinctive private club experience accompanied by the character, heritage and dynamic pursuit of excellence that has made Colonial legendary. As a member or guest, you will always feel a warmhearted invitation to form genuine connections and enjoy Colonial as a home away from home. The club offers a stunning environment to gather, dine, and pursue your passions, whatever they may be. All while cultivating community and building upon the tradition of excellence that has defined Colonial since it was established in 1936.
What We're Looking For
The right candidate doesn't just make pizza, they love pizza. They appreciate the art and science behind great dough, enjoy working with live fire, and take pride in serving an exceptional product every time. If you're passionate about pizza and thrive in a scratch-kitchen environment, we'd love to meet you.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain house-made pizza dough, including mixing, scaling, balling, proofing, fermenting, and storing according to established recipes and procedures.
- Operate and manage a wood-burning pizza oven, including fire maintenance, temperature control, and proper cooking techniques.
- Stretch, top, and bake pizzas to company standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Monitor dough quality and fermentation schedules to ensure optimal product performance.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pizza station throughout service.
- Coordinate with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate order execution.
- Assist with prep work, inventory management, and receiving deliveries as needed.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Contribute ideas and enthusiasm toward menu development and pizza innovation.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a pizza cook or similar culinary position.
- Demonstrated experience producing pizza dough from scratch.
- Proven experience operating a wood-fired or wood-burning pizza oven.
- Strong understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, and pizza-making techniques.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Serv Safe Food Handler certification preferred or required within 30 days of hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to work safely around high temperatures and live-fire cooking equipment.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required for dough handling and pizza preparation.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
-
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
-
Disability Insurance
-
Life Insurance
-
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
-
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Company Match
-
Paid Time Off (PTO)
-
Free Daily Onsite Meal
-
Ongoing Training and Professional Development Paths
-
Scholarship Opportunities
-
Employee Recognition Programs
Department Code: 12A
Colonial Country Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to join a prestigious and collaborative team committed to excellence.
Background check required.
