Pizza Cook

Irene’s Finer Diner is expanding our hours and menu! We're bringing naturally leavened, from scratch New York-style pizza to the neighborhood!

We're looking for a passionate, hardworking, and experienced Pizza Cook to join our growing team and help launch this exciting new chapter. We're looking for someone who understands the craft of a great New York slice: thin, hand-stretched dough, a perfectly crisp yet foldable crust, quality ingredients, and the kind of pizza people come back for.

If you love pizza, take pride in your work, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, we'd love to meet you.

• Stretch, toss, and shape New York-style pizza dough.
• Make and manage sauces, and toppings according to house recipes.
• Operate pizza oven and maintain consistent cooking temperatures and quality.
• Prepare pizzas to order while maintaining speed, consistency, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation.
• Assist with inventory, food preparation, and kitchen organization.
• Bring creativity, pride, and a positive attitude to the kitchen every day.

• Previous pizza-making experience preferred, especially New York-style pizza.
• Knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, and oven techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• A passion for quality food and great hospitality.
• Willingness to help build something exciting from the ground up.

• An opportunity to be part of an exciting restaurant expansion.
• A chance to help develop and shape our new pizza program.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• A positive, collaborative kitchen environment.
• Opportunity for growth as the business expands.

This isn't just another kitchen job. It's an opportunity to help bring a new concept to life at Irene's Finer Diner.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in making great pizza, believes the details matter, and wants to be part of a team building something special.

Irene's Finer Diner | Chicago, Illinois

Great food. Great people. Now serving a little New York style.