Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Osteria Via Stato is a distinguished Italian restaurant located in the vibrant River North neighborhood, famously known for its authentic Italian dining experience inspired by Chef David DiGregorio's extensive travels through the Italian countryside. The restaurant specializes in seasonal and regional Italian cuisine, utilizing fresh and local ingredients sourced primarily from Midwestern farmers wherever possible. Patrons of Osteria Via Stato enjoy a wide array of dishes ranging from antipasti and salads to pastas and exquisite entrees, all crafted with an emphasis on rustic and honest flavors. Complementing the flavorful menu is an impressive wine list featuring over 300 carefully selected... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Capability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Basic understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred
- Basic knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to read and follow recipes and written instructions
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
- Maintain food safety and quality standards
- Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
- Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
- Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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