AJ's Dough-Getter

At AJ’s Pizza Joint, we’re die-hard pizza people, and we believe great pizza starts with great people. The Dough-Getter Award celebrates those who go above and beyond, support their teammates, and help make AJ’s the place our community loves.

We believe recognizing hard work strengthens our culture, boosts morale, and reinforces what makes AJ’s special: a team that takes pride in every shift, every pie, and every guest experience. Because when you care this much about pizza, you care just as much about the people making it.

Kara Cianca

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1. How long have you been part of AJ’s and what is your favorite opening-week memory?
Since being hired in November of 2024, my favorite memory from opening week was meeting all of my coworkers
and participating in team bonding activities. I knew we'd be spending a lot of time together, so I was excited to meet them all.

2. One thing guests wouldn’t guess about you?
I’m studying Forensic Science when I’m not serving up drinks and pizza.

3. Describe AJ’s in three words.
Unique, welcoming, energetic. It’s impossible to be in a bad mood when you’re in a restaurant like AJ’s.

4. Favorite part about working with the AJ’s team?
How close we are and how well we get along. We work together flawlessly and teamwork is a huge factor at AJ’s.
We genuinely care about each other - FOH, BOH and management, and it makes you look forward to coming to work.

5. Go-to pizza order at AJ’s?
The Goldie. My number 1 favorite pizza on the entire menu.

6. Best compliment you’ve received from a guest?
That they can tell I don’t do my job just because it’s my job. I genuinely enjoy what I do and I’m a hard worker.
I like to ensure each guest has a great, unique experience. If a guest leaves happy and I’m part of that reason, I did my job right.

AJ's Dough-Getter

Kara Cianca

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