Downtown Pizza and Prep Cook

Ian's Pizza State

Ian's brings affordable, craft-quality pizza to the people. We use the finest local ingredients to make the best NY-style, hand-tossed 'za to hit your tastebuds. Specializing in old-school and original combinations, all available by the slice or whole pie.

Near Madison Capitol Square, State is a meeting place for parents and students, colleagues, and families to get together for an affordable lunch or quick dinner after work. On summer Saturdays, grab a slice to enjoy on our outdoor patio after you visit Madison's famous Dane County Farmers' Market. By nightfall, it becomes a big kid after party.

Why Cook at Ian's Pizza?

Whether you dream of owning a restaurant, trying out new careers, or just seeing where life takes you, Ian's is the place to be! You'll learn transferable skills, make awesome friends, and earn some sweet tips along the way!

• Minimum Guaranteed Wage of $16 / hour : At the end of the pay period, if your base wage ($12.50 / hour + $2 / hour additional for any time after 10pm) and tips have not averaged to at least $16 / hour, we will pay the rest. You are guaranteed to earn at least $16 / hour minimum, but you can earn more than that! Most cooks average $17.50-$22.00 / hour. Tips are paid at the end of each shift, and all other wages are paid on your paycheck (biweekly).
• Excellent Benefits : Premium and affordable health and dental care, retirement benefits with match, PTO and sick leave starting day one, profit-sharing, flexible schedules, and free food.
• Inclusive Culture : Join a diverse team committed to the Big Five Code of Conduct : Dependability, Awareness, Connection, Generosity, and Effort.
• Referral Bonuses : We offer a $250 referral bonus for anyone you refer to come work with us in Madison after your first 30 days.

Cook Expectations

You'll be whipping up pizzas like a champ, from stretching dough to topping and baking. It's all about crafting those delicious pies and keeping things clean and organized. You'll have an awesome team by your side, so even when things get hectic, you'll have backup. And let's talk about the tips - they'll have you swimming in dough! 🍕🤑

As you progress, you'll be asked to stretch and top faster and participate in dough and cheese prep. We have a kitchen training and raise program that will support you in your growth and development!

Cook Availability

100 State St is currently open Sunday-Tuesday 11am-10pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11am-2am, Friday-Saturday 11am-2 : 30am. Opening cook shifts typically start 1-2 hours before opening, and closing shifts typically end 1-2 hours after closing.

Our restaurants are most busy on evenings and weekends, so availability for these shifts is strongly preferred. We require availability for 1 late night (10pm-4am) shift per week. If you are looking for full-time hours, your availability should be mostly open and flexible.

Part-time (anywhere in the 15-30 hours a week range) or full-time (30-40 hours a week) is available. We'll try our hardest to give you the hours and shifts you want, but we can't promise the same schedule every week. For full-timers though, we'll make sure you average 30-40 hours each week to ensure your health and dental benefits eligibility.

Are you ready to become our pizza pal?

Apply now to become our newest Pizza Cook and enjoy all the great perks and tips! Head to our website at to make sure we catch your application pronto. Can't wait to meet you!

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