Oak View Group
Specialty Pizza Cook | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena
401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
On-site · $24.50–$25/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Specialty Pizza Cook | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena
Location US-FL-Tampa Job Post Information* : Posted Date 3 months ago(7/20/2026 8:31 AM) Job ID 2026-33350 Location Name Benchmark International Arena Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time Location : Location US-FL-Tampa Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 33602 Location : Address 401 Channelside Dr Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/23/2026Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.
Overview
As a Specialty Pizza Cook, you play a key role in delivering high-quality, handcrafted pizzas with consistency and attention to detail. Working closely with the Sous Chef or Executive Chef, you are responsible for preparing, assembling, and cooking pizzas to established standards, ensuring each item is executed with precision, speed, and creativity. In this role, your primary focus is on pizza production—from stretching dough and building pizzas to baking and finishing—while maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation, and food safety. You are essential in creating a memorable dining experience by consistently delivering exceptional pizza to every guest.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $24.50 - $25.00.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until October 23, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Board of Health and ServSafe regulations.
- Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to established recipes and standards.
- Stretch, shape, and build pizzas with accuracy, consistency, and attention to presentation.
- Operate and monitor pizza ovens, ensuring proper cook times, temperatures, and product quality.
- Maintain quality control by checking the appearance, texture, and doneness of all pizzas before service.
- Execute specialty and custom pizza orders efficiently in a high-volume environment.
- Ensure proper portioning and topping distribution to maintain cost control and product consistency.
- Complete all assigned production priorities daily.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the work area (including but not limited to pizza stations, ovens, prep surfaces, refrigerators, counters, tables, and storage areas).
- Equipment/tools may be available, but it is suggested that you provide and secure your own tools.
- Inform supervisor of any shortages, ingredient needs, or equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain proper food storage, rotation (FIFO), and ingredient freshness specific to pizza station items.
- Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order execution.
- Creates and supports a team environment.
Qualifications
- Scheduling flexibility is essential; must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in a commercial kitchen, with pizza or specialty pizza experience preferred.
- Knowledge of pizza dough handling, stretching, and baking techniques (hand-tossed, thin crust, etc.).
- Familiarity with pizza ovens (deck, conveyor, or wood-fired) and ability to monitor bake quality and timing.
- Must be able to consistently execute specialty pizzas following recipes, portioning, and presentation standards.
- Strong knowledge of pizza ingredients, flavor profiles, and specialty combinations.
- Ability to manage multiple pizza orders efficiently in a high-volume environment.
- Must have practical understanding of kitchen sanitation.
- Must be able to work in a high-stress environment.
- Able to work in an environment with both hot and cold temperatures.
- Must adhere to uniform standards policy.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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