Full-Time
Line Cook
Posted on 9/11/2026
Sally’s Apizza
11-50 employees
Pizzeria specializing in New Haven apizza
Compensation Overview
$17 - $24/hr
Newington, CT, USA
In Person
Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting.
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- Proven experience as a line cook or in a similar culinary role.
- Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and food safety practices.
- Good time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure.
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time, up to five hours.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to stand, bend, lift, and move around the kitchen for extended periods, including frequently lifting up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.
- Prepare food items across the Hot Line, Pizza Line, Garde Manger, and Dessert Station according to standardized recipes and menu specifications.
- Execute and plate dishes from each station with attention to presentation and portion control.
- Monitor kitchen equipment temperatures and cooking times.
- Plate and package dishes accordingly.
- Prepare dishes according to provided recipes and build sheets.
- Adhere to proper food handling, sanitation, food safety, and health regulation requirements.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and sanitary workplace.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies need replenishment.
- Assist with cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient service.
- Communicate with the kitchen team and front-of-house staff about cook times, par levels, and quality concerns.
- Complete opening and closing duties in a timely manner.
- Basic Spanish language proficiency.
- Hands-on experience preparing and baking pizza dough.
- Minimum two years of experience as a pizza cook.
- Proficiency in preparing and baking pizza dough.
Sally’s Apizza serves traditional New Haven-style pizza. It makes hand-crafted pies with distinctive tomato sauce, a chewy yet crispy crust, and an oven-kissed char, baked in custom-designed ovens according to the original family recipes. The product works by baking dough that’s shaped by skilled bakers in ovens designed to achieve a specific balance of crust texture and charring, then topping with its signature sauce and toppings. The company differentiates itself from competitors by staying true to authentic New Haven apizza techniques and recipes while expanding to new locations across the United States, emphasizing a handcrafted process over mass production and using uniquely designed ovens to reproduce a consistent, classic bake. The goal is to grow the brand with more open locations across the USA while preserving the original methods and flavor that define Sally’s Apizza."}்```Oops```````? Wait ensure valid JSON. I included stray characters. Let's redo. We'll provide clean.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New Haven, Connecticut
Founded
1938
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sally’s opened Dorchester in September 2025 and keeps expanding across Massachusetts.
- Official August 2026 locations show Woburn, Dorchester brunch, and new builds in Seaport, Concord, Weymouth.
- Recent Connecticut and Massachusetts openings prove demand for the brand outside New Haven.
What critics are saying
- SoNo Collection sued Sally’s for $3.8 million in April 2026 over Norwalk delays.
- The lawsuit cites default notices, unpaid rent, and contractor liens against Lineage Hospitality.
- Execution risk is severe: stalled Norwalk openings can choke cash, damage landlords, and slow expansion.
What makes Sally’s Apizza unique
- Sally’s serves authentic 1938 New Haven-style coal-fired apizza, charred, thin, and sauce-forward.
- Its New Haven heritage and cult regional brand separate it from chain pizza concepts.
- The concept travels well: Dorchester, Woburn, and Connecticut sites all reinforce the same identity.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Sick Leave
Referral Program
Company News
Sally's Apizza to open in Weymouth. An award-winning Connecticut pizzeria continues to be in expansion mode, with a location now in the works for the South Shore. According to a page within the website for the business, Sally's Apizza is planning to open in an as-of-yet undisclosed location in Weymouth, with the page saying that it is one of a handful of "2026 construction starts" that includes a previously announced outlet in Concord. The page also mentions the upcoming location in Boston's Fort Point/Seaport which appears to be ahead of Concord and Weymouth, with the three outlets eventually joining existing locations in Woburn and South Bay. Sally's Apizza, which first opened in New Haven in 1938, is one of a few pizzerias in that city (including Pepe's and Modern) that are often mentioned among the best pizza spots in the entire country... The website for Sally's Apizza is at https://sallysapizza.com/ (Follow Marc on Bluesky at @marchurboston.bsky.social)
Sally's Apizza will open a new location in Wethersfield next week.
Sally's Apizza is continuing its expansion into Massachusetts and may also expand to Burlington.
New Haven, CT-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria, which has four locations, sells merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, pizza cutters) on its website, while competitor Sally's Apizza is collaborating with Hoo Doo Brown BBQ as part of a Kentucky Derby event in Stamford, CT.
Sally's Apizza, one of New Haven's iconic pizza spots, made the cut of The Infatuation's list, titled "18 Of The Best Pizza Places In America."