Buca di Beppo Pizza Cook

Mesa, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

training programs

team environment

Job Description

Buca di Beppo is a vibrant and unique Italian restaurant chain with locations stretching from New York City to Honolulu. Known for embodying the Italian traditions of food, friendship, and hospitality, Buca di Beppo offers an eclectic dining experience that combines authentic Italian cuisine with a quirky, vintage décor and an upbeat atmosphere that continues to delight millions of guests coast-to-coast. The restaurant's menu is inspired by dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy and features both Northern and Southern Italian favorites. This distinctive ambiance and commitment to quality have made Buca di Beppo one of the most vibrant restaurant companies in the country, with the vision to be the first choice for celebratory dining.

At Buca di Beppo, employees are considered part of the Family and the company invests in expanding this family with sincere and enthusiastic individuals who share the company’s values. Recognizing that the quality and integrity of the team form the foundation of outstanding guest service, Buca di Beppo’s mission is to provide every guest with an over-the-top celebratory experience by delivering vibrant Italian food in an eclectic vintage setting.

The Cook role at Buca di Beppo is essential to the success of the restaurant. This position involves preparing all menu items to precise specifications, maintaining a clean and organized work station, and ensuring food safety and sanitation throughout the kitchen. It requires attention to detail, adherence to recipes, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Cook is responsible not only for cooking but also for inspecting food preparation and serving areas to meet stringent quality and safety standards.

The Cook at Buca di Beppo will prepare high-quality food in a timely manner by turning or stirring foods to ensure even cooking, seasoning dishes according to recipes or experience, tasting and testing food, and measuring ingredients accurately. Additionally, the Cook will set up the kitchen line according to guidelines, pre-cut ingredients to reduce preparation time, check kitchen equipment functionality, and replenish stock as needed. The role also includes completing and participating in line checks to maintain quality, assisting with kitchen cleaning and organization, and following all safety and sanitation policies.

Communication, teamwork, and a strong customer focus are key competencies for this role. The ability to convey ideas clearly, earn trust through honesty and professionalism, promote cooperation within the team, and build good working relationships form an important part of day-to-day work. Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and work responsibilities are also crucial for success.

This position values experience, but it also welcomes those who are eager to learn and grow within the company. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Buca di Beppo seeks individuals who are passionate about delivering a remarkable dining experience through great food and excellent service, making a positive impact as part of the Buca family.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum one year cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred
Ability to perform essential functions using vision, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and speaking
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to follow company recipes and standards
Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

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
Skilled in following recipes and portion control
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation procedures

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
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment using various kitchen utensils and equipment
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work station and kitchen
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure safe, sanitary food-handling practices
Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, kitchen rules, policies, and procedures
Estimate expected food consumption and 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 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
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
Clean, stock, and maintain the line throughout shift
Follow all safety and sanitation policies