Pizza Maker/Line Cook/Dishwasher for Pizza Restaurant

We are hiring the following positions:

Line CookPrep CookDishwasher

ABOUT FOX

PIZZAFox Pizza is a sourdough pizza and natural wine bar opening in Novato this summer. We make everything by hand naturally leavened dough, house-made sauces, scratch ingredients and we keep the menu focused and intentional. The room will be small, the team will be small, and the food will be good.

We are not a corporate operation. We are two people building something they care about, and we want to hire people who feel the same way about the work. We will be open 4-8pm, Wednesday - Sunday.

LINE COOKThis is a make-line cook position. You will be responsible for executing service from the line building pizzas, managing the make station, coordinating with the owner on expo, and helping the kitchen run clean and fast during service hours.

But we are hiring with the future in mind. The owner currently manages the dough program and day-to-day BOH operations. As you get comfortable with how we work and earn trust, the plan is to hand you more responsibility the dough program, then kitchen scheduling, then overall BOH management. The title and pay grow with the role.

If you are a line cook who wants a clear path to running a kitchen without the politics of a large restaurant group, this is what we are offering.

WHAT YOU WILL

DOService Shifts (Wed Sun)Set up and break down the make lineExecute pizza builds accurately and at paceManage ticket flow and communicate with expoKeep the make station clean and organized throughout serviceTrack and report any prep shortages before serviceHelp close and clean the kitchen at end of nightAM Prep (occasional, as volume grows)Mise en place for make line componentsPortioning and prep of toppings and saucesLabel and organize cooler per food safety standardsLearn the dough program over time (goal: take over from owner)Gradually take on kitchen scheduling and ordering responsibilities

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING

FORRequired2+ years kitchen experience, ideally on a cook lineComfortable working a fast, high-focus serviceStrong attention to consistency and qualityReliable service nights are not negotiable coverageMarin County Food Handler Card (or willingness to obtain)ValuedInterest in sourdough, fermentation, or craft ingredientsPizza or flatbread experienceWants to grow into a leadership roleCommunicates well with a small teamComfortable working alongside the owner day-to-dayPREP COOKYou are the person who makes service possible. While the owner runs the dough program each morning, you are doing everything else: breaking down and portioning proteins, producing sauces and condiments, prepping vegetables and toppings, restocking make lines, and making sure the kitchen is organized and ready by the time the service team arrives.

This is AM production work. It requires someone who is self-directed, consistent, and takes pride in detail. You will not be supervised minute-to-minute we expect you to manage your station, work through your prep list, and finish clean.

WHAT YOU WILL

DODaily Batch PrepSauce production (pizza sauce, finishing oils, condiments)Cheese prep and portioningVegetable and topping prep to specPortion and label all items with date and weightRotate product FIFO and keep cooler organizedMaintain daily prep logStation & KitchenSet up make line stations before service team arrivesStock refrigerated inserts to parClean prep surfaces, equipment, and mise en place areaNote any shortages or items to reorderFollow all food safety and temperature logging protocolsAvailable for occasional service shifts as volume grows

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING

FORRequired1+ year in a professional kitchen (prep, line, or production)Strong knife skills and knife safetyExperience with scratch production cooking (not just reheating)Consistent, organized, clean-as-you-goAble to work AM shifts independently without constant directionMarin County Food Handler Card (or willing to obtain within 30 days)ValuedInterest in quality ingredients and craft foodExperience working alongside a dough or fermentation programAvailability for occasional Friday or Saturday serviceComfortable in small team environmentsProactive doesn't wait to be told what needs doing

SCHEDULE

DETAILTuesday:

7:00am 1:00pm (batch prep alongside owner dough mix)

Wednesday Saturday:

7:00am 2:00pm (full batch prep + make line setup)

Sunday:

7:00am 1:00pm (batch prep for Sunday service)The kitchen is quiet in the mornings. You will be working alongside the owner (who manages the dough) but largely owning your own prep list. On busy nights, there may be opportunities to pick up service shifts and get experience on the line.

DISHWASHERWhat You'll DoKeep a continuous flow of clean dishes, sheet pans, screens, and utensils throughout serviceRun the dish machine efficiently and keep the dish area clean and organizedSupport the kitchen with basic prep tasks, restocking, and running product as directedMop floors and break down the kitchen at closeShow up on time, every time, ready to workWhat We're Looking ForNo prior experience required we will train the right personReliable and physically able to keep up with a busy kitchenTeam-first attitude this role makes everyone else's job possibleInterest in learning more about kitchen work over timeCalifornia Food Handler Card required before start date (we can help with this)Compensation & BenefitsStaff meal and beverage every shiftTip share BOH participates in poolEvening/service shiftsOpportunity to cross-train and grow into prepGood team and good culture