Central Kitchen Cook - Old Scratch Pizza Centerville

Central Kitchen Cook

• Old Scratch Pizza Centerville 440 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton, OH 45458 $18 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time $18 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time Central Kitchen Production Cook Be the Engine Behind Old Scratch Pizza's Success Are you an experienced production cook who takes pride in creating exceptional food at scale, or a passionate restaurant cook who's ready to trade late nights and weekend shifts for a better schedule?

Welcome to Old Scratch Pizza's Central Kitchen—the heart of our operation where everything begins. This isn't just another prep cook position. You'll be part of the team that makes our signature Neapolitan-style pizza possible across all four of our Dayton-area restaurants (with more on the way!). Every sauce, dressing, and every batch of dough—they all start with you. About Our Central Kitchen For almost 10 years, Old Scratch Pizza has been serving authentic Neapolitan-style pizza throughout the Dayton area. Our Central Kitchen in Centerville is where the magic begins—where we batch-produce everything fresh, from scratch, with no shortcuts and zero preservatives. Using high-quality ingredients and our proprietary recipes, you'll work with state-of-the-art equipment to create products that meet the highest standards for quality, freshness, and safety. This is serious cooking for people who take food seriously. Why This Job is Different (and Better) Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 AM

• 3:00 PM — Your evenings and weekends are YOURS.

No more missing dinners, family time, or weekend plans. $18 per hour — With weekly paychecks every Friday . Production-focused work environment — No dealing with dinner rushes or demanding customers. Just you, your team, and the craft of creating exceptional food at scale. Full benefits package for full-time positions — Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off. Closed for major holidays — Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Room to grow — Real opportunities for advancement within our growing company. Your Role in the Central Kitchen As a Central Kitchen Cook, you'll be responsible for the large-scale production of the components that power all Old Scratch Pizza locations.

Your typical day includes:

Preparing recipes for batch production of signature sauces, dressings, pizza dough, and house-made toppings Operating commercial-grade kitchen equipment to prepare large batches Maintaining detailed inventory and temperature logs to ensure food safety Portioning, packaging, and labeling all prep items to our exacting standards Keeping the kitchen spotless—cleaning and sanitizing equipment, appliances, and storage areas throughout production What We're Looking For We're seeking both part-time and full-time team members who bring: Experience in large-scale batch food production — Hotels, banquets, hospitals, institutional kitchens, or high-volume restaurants Proven skills in batch cooking — Experience with large-scale sauces, dressings, and meat preparation Food safety knowledge — Training in safe food handling with immaculate sanitary work practices that meet ODA kitchen requirements Valid Ohio driver's license Self-motivation and reliability — You show up, you're hungry to learn, and your team can count on you Positive attitude — Bright, friendly, and always willing to help a teammate Attention to detail — Ability to read and precisely follow recipes and detailed instructions Physical capability — Able to stand for 8-hour shifts and lift up to 50 pounds Work Environment & Physical Requirements This position requires work in a commercial kitchen environment with: Frequent exposure to high temperatures and extreme cold (walk-in coolers/freezers) Regular contact with water, sanitation solutions, produce, dairy products, and common allergens (nuts, citrus, gluten) Extended periods of standing and walking Bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds for stocking inventory and supplies Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for operating kitchen equipment Ability to communicate clearly and avoid dangerous situations We're hiring both part-time and full-time positions. Apply today and take control of your schedule while doing what you love.

Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Old Scratch Pizza provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain. If no, write N/A Do not call the stores to check on your application. You will be notified via Indeed if you are invited to an interview. Type "confirm" to confirm you read this statement. Are you looking for full-time (30+ hours per week) or part-time (18+ hours per week)? Are you at least 21 years old? Are you a citizen or legal resident of the United States, or do you hold a visa that allows you to work in the United States without being sponsored by an employer? Do you have experience working in a production kitchen? This position works exclusively Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7AM-3PM. Can you work this schedule?

Work Location:

In person