Position: Pizza Cook

Breton Crafthouse, 291 Esplanade, Sydney Nova Scotia

Deadline to Apply: August 20st, 2026.

Estimated start date August 31, 2026

Dates and hours of position: full-time and part time positions available. Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Who are we? Breton Crafthouse is the next evolution of Breton Brewing Co., a locally loved brewery based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Our restaurant blends award-winning craft beer with a standout food program focused on authentic brick-oven pizza and elevated comfort food, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. We're here to celebrate culinary creativity and community hospitality.

Breton Crafthouse is seeking experienced and passionate Pizza Cooks to join our dynamic culinary team. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in scratch cooking, and are an expert in pizza dough, this is your opportunity to shine.

The Role: Pizza Cook

As a Pizza Cook at Breton Crafthouse, you will be responsible for leading the pizza station from prep to fire to finish. You’ll work closely with our kitchen team to maintain high standards and bring our pizza program to life.

You are a master of dough. You are a confident, talented pizza cook with 3–5 years of hands-on experience working with traditional pizza methods. You know your way around fermentation, dough stretching, and high-temperature execution. You understand how consistency, timing, and preparation translate into exceptional pizza. You work well under pressure, maintain a clean station, and take pride in every pie you serve.

Responsibilities Include:





- Dough Mastery: Preparing and handling dough with consistency, including proofing, portioning, and stretching.
- High-Temp Oven Operation: Managing temperature and bake times to produce perfectly cooked pizzas every time.
- Topping & Assembly: Executing pizza builds quickly and accurately according to specs.
- Prep & Par: Ensuring all mise en place is prepped to standard and maintained throughout service.
- Consistency: Following all recipes and procedures for sauces, toppings, dough, and bake.
- Cleanliness: Maintaining an impeccably clean station and oven area throughout service.
- Team Collaboration: Working with cooks and leadership to execute smooth service and communicate kitchen needs in real time.

What We’re Looking For

- Experience: 3–5 years of experience working with pizza in a high-volume scratch kitchen is required.
- Oven Expertise: Able to manage intense oven temperatures and timing.
- Dough Handling: Skilled in hand-stretching, fermentation, and working with high-hydration dough.
- Speed & Precision: Able to produce consistent results during high-volume rushes.
- Dependability: Punctual, clean, and a strong communicator.
- Collaborative:



Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a team environment and remains open to feedback and new ideas.
- Food Safety: Valid Food Safety certification is required. Keeping an up to date certification is a requirement of maintaining employment.

The Perks

- Benefits: Health, Dental, Healthy Living Stipend (Qualifying full-time employees)
- Employee discount
- Career growth in a fast-growing company with proven success. Positive and supportive culture in a new downtown venue.

How to Apply If you are interested in this position and think you are the right person to join our Breton Crafthouse kitchen team, please send a Resume, References and Cover Letter telling us a little bit about yourself and what position you are applying for.

Send to: [email protected]

We ask you to please not follow up. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. If you do not feel that you are suitable for this role, but are still interested in working with us, more positions will be posted in the coming weeks.

Breton Brewing Co is an equal opportunity employer. Breton Brewing Co is committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects values, cultures, and experiences of our customers and staff. We believe diversity drives innovation, creativity, and empowerment that leaves a mark on our business. Diversity connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Pay: From $16.75 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Pizza Cook (Sydney)
🏢 Breton Brewing
📍 Sydney