Buca di Beppo Line Cook

Sacramento, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

retirement plans

Training opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Buca di Beppo is a vibrant and well-established restaurant chain with locations spanning from New York City to Honolulu, renowned for embodying the Italian traditions of food, friendship, and hospitality. With a rich heritage inspired by dishes enjoyed for generations throughout Italy, Buca di Beppo's menu features a variety of Northern and Southern Italian favorites crafted to delight a diverse range of palates. Beyond its exceptional culinary offerings, the restaurant is equally famous for its quirky décor and upbeat atmosphere that create a unique dining experience for guests.

Buca di Beppo prides itself on viewing its employees as Family, seeking to expand this family with sincere and enthusiastic individuals. The quality and integrity of the Buca family form the foundation of their commitment to exceptional guest service. The company's vision is to become the first choice for celebratory dining by delivering vibrant Italian food in an eclectic vintage setting. This role provides an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values tradition, hospitality, and culinary excellence.

The Cook position at Buca di Beppo is essential to the restaurant's success. The Cook is responsible for preparing all menu items in accordance with company recipes and specifications, ensuring high-quality food is served in a timely manner. This role requires maintaining a clean, organized, and safe line area, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols at all times. Cooks are expected to be team players with positive communication skills, actively participating in line checks, and assisting with the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and storage areas.

To succeed in this role, an individual must demonstrate proficiency in preparing food to standard, managing inventory by estimating food consumption and requisitioning supplies, and operating kitchen equipment safely. Attention to detail, the ability to memorize ingredients and portion sizes, and maintaining impeccable sanitation practices are critical. The company supports reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, emphasizing inclusivity.

Buca di Beppo values competencies such as effective communication, ethics and integrity, teamwork, customer focus, relationship building, interpersonal skills, listening, adaptability, and flexibility. These attributes contribute to a positive work environment and exceptional guest experiences. The position is ideal for individuals passionate about cooking, eager to contribute to a team, and committed to delivering memorable dining experiences in a lively atmosphere.

Job Requirements

High school degree or equivalent preferred
minimum of one year cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred
ability to use all sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
ability to follow all safety and sanitation policies
ability to work as a team and communicate positively
ability to maintain cleanliness and organization of work station and kitchen
physical capability to handle kitchen equipment and utensils safely and responsibly

Job Qualifications

Communication skills to convey ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand
ethics and integrity to earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism
teamwork to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals
customer focus to build and maintain customer satisfaction with products and services
relationship building to create constructive working relationships characterized by acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
interpersonal skills to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
listening skills to understand and learn from what others say
adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities
high school degree or equivalent preferred but not required
minimum of one year cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred
ability to use all sensory capabilities such as vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking

Job Duties

Consistently prepare high-quality food in a timely manner and follow all company recipes and specifications
turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently using tasting, smelling, or piercing methods
weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment using various kitchen utensils and equipment
maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of your work station and the kitchen
inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage
set up line according to kitchen guidelines and par sheets
pre-cut ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, deli-meats to reduce preparation time
check if kitchen equipment is operational
stock stations to par levels
check stations for equipment and tools
memorize all ingredients and portion sizes for menu items
wrap, date, and refrigerate food
sanitize cutting boards
organize station shelves
hand-clean knives
complete and participate in line checks to ensure quality products are served
assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-ins, and storage areas
wash hands frequently
use kitchen utensils, knives, and equipment safely and responsibly
work as a team and use positive communication skills at every opportunity
clean, stock, and maintain the line throughout shift
follow all safety and sanitation policies