Woodfired Pizza Cook

Christchurch, NZ

Are you obsessed with crafting the perfect pizza? Do you thrive in a high-energy, high-volume kitchen? Base Woodfired Pizza is searching for an experienced Pizza Chef to join our fast-growing hospitality group. With two new locations opening in the next 6 months (including our flagship at 107 Montreal Street), this is your chance to grow your career with a dynamic, award-rated team!

• Career Growth: Work alongside passionate, experienced chefs and seize opportunities to help open new locations and lead pizza events with our two custom woodfired pizza trucks.
• Exciting Expansion: Be part of our growth with new venues at 107 Montreal Street (opening mid-September 2025) and another location within 6 months, offering pathways to leadership roles.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy weekly pay, long service leave, free pizza and meal discounts, paid breaks, and the chance to work with our high-end catering arm, Food by Fire, at festivals and events.
• Supportive Culture: Join a fun, diverse team in a supportive environment. Check out our vibe in our Storybites video: https://youtu.be/FClZ_Vc7pbU.

What We’re Looking For

We need a pizza enthusiast with:

• Proven Pizza Cooking Experience: You’ve worked in a fast-paced pizza kitchen and can handle high-volume orders with ease. Woodfired oven experience is a bonus, but we’ll provide full training on our custom ovens.
• Positive Attitude & Initiative: You’re proactive, punctual, and thrive under pressure when the dockets pile up.
• Team Player: Great communication skills and a knack for working in a diverse, collaborative kitchen.

• Cleanliness & Efficiency: Maintain high standards while prepping premium ingredients and operating large commercial equipment (wood fired pizza ovens, deep fryers).

• Full-Time Position: 35-40 hours per week, based at one of our Christchurch locations (Little High Eatery, Riverside Market, or the new 107 Montreal Street flagship – we’ll place you where you shine).
• High-Volume Kitchen: Prepare and cook pizzas quickly using top-quality ingredients in our custom woodfired ovens, rated among Christchurch’s best.
• All-Rounder Duties: From prepping to cooking to cleaning, you’ll contribute to a smooth-running kitchen alongside a supportive team.
• Catering Opportunities: Gain extra experience (and hours) with our Food by Fire catering team at festivals and high-end events over summer.

• Growth Potential: With two new locations opening soon, you’ll have opportunities to step into leadership roles or specialize in woodfired pizza mastery.
• Unique Work Environment: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and premium ingredients in a kitchen that’s passionate about quality and creativity.
• Community & Recognition: Join a team celebrated for being one of Christchurch’s top pizza destinations, with a focus on innovation and excellence.

How to Apply

Ready to fire up your career with Base Woodfired Pizza? Apply here or Send your CV and a brief cover letter to kiran@basepizza.co.nz Tell us why you’re passionate about pizza and how you’ll bring your skills to our team!

Don’t miss out on joining a hospitality group that’s going places—literally and figuratively!