Pizza Cook - Southern Crust

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

Southern Crust is looking for an energetic, dependable, and hardworking Pizza Cook/ Pizza Maker to join our mobile pizza truck team! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking, takes pride in serving great food, and wants to be part of a fun, growing food business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, stretch, top, and cook delicious pizzas to order.
• Operate and maintain a mobile pizza oven and kitchen equipment.
• Prepare fresh ingredients, sauces, dough, and toppings.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistent food quality and presentation.
• Keep the truck kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling guidelines.
• Work efficiently during busy events, festivals, private parties, and daily service.
• Assist with loading, unloading, setup, and breakdown of the food truck.
• Help manage inventory and communicate when supplies are running low.
• Provide friendly, positive customer service when needed.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, or pizza-making experience preferred, but not required for the right person.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in food quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a compact mobile kitchen and outdoors.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, and special events.

Work Environment

• This position will be stationed out of our mobile pizza truck working at various locations and event for Proof of the Pudding. Opportunities to work exciting events, festivals, and private functions.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40–50 lbs.
• Ability to work around hot ovens, kitchen equipment, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a small, fast-paced kitchen environment.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required for the job and perform with quality.

• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”

• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.

• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness, and security compliance at all times.

• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently, and timely.

• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors, and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.

• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.

• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and to adjust well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.

• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• This is considered a part-time hourly position. Schedules will fluctuate based on business needs.

• Competitive hourly pay that is based on experience.

• Opportunity for advancement. Proof of the Pudding is consistently seeking to amplify talented team member’s roles.

• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.

• A flexible work schedule with many event options.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.