Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $18.75
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
supplemental life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
company-paid long-term disability
Supplemental accident insurance
critical illness insurance
Supplemental hospital insurance
Employee assistance program
LegalShield protection
IDShield protection
Pet insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Complimentary workday family meal
Dining Discounts
Discounted Discovery World passes
Discounted Fiserv Forum tickets
Job Description
The Bartolotta Restaurants is a renowned family-run culinary organization based in the Greater Milwaukee region, widely recognized on a national scale for its commitment to excellence in cuisine and hospitality. Established in 1993 by the Bartolotta family, including two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta and his brother Joe Bartolotta, the company has grown into a premier culinary brand known for its exquisite service and innovative menu offerings. With a portfolio of 18 distinctive restaurants and catering facilities, The Bartolotta Restaurants exemplify a deep passion for fine dining and community engagement. As part of their mission, they also operate Care-a-lotta, an impactful charitable program supporting various nonprofit organizations within Milwaukee, reflecting their dedication to social responsibility.
The organization values a "hospitality heart" in its team members—a commitment to excellence, a passion for guest care, and a can-do attitude. This close-knit company culture ensures every employee feels like family, delivering memorable dining experiences through top-tier service and culinary mastery.
The position of Cook at The Bartolotta Restaurants offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals who consider the kitchen their creative playground. This role is designed for individuals passionate about refining their craft under the guidance of world-class mentors. Whether it’s chopping, firing, grilling, or sautéing, cooks in this role take standard recipes and techniques to the next level, producing dishes that captivate guests and uphold the high-quality standards the brand is known for.
This full-time position involves preparing menu items, focusing on sauces, pastas, and grilled foods, and maintaining impeccable presentation and quality. The cook is responsible for setting up their workstation precisely according to daily product inventories and chef standards, ensuring all prep work and cooking times meet top culinary expectations. Beyond food preparation, the role requires meticulous attention to sanitation, safety, and cleanliness, including routine cleaning projects and professional behavior in all interactions.
The Bartolotta Restaurants supports its team members with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing both personal and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental insurances, an employee assistance program, identity protection, pet insurance, 401(k) savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Additional perks like complimentary workday family meals, dining discounts at fine dining locations, and discounted tickets to local attractions make this an attractive career destination.
This cook role is an excellent fit for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and who are eager to learn and uphold the highest standards of hospitality and culinary artistry. By joining The Bartolotta Restaurants, team members become part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence, service, and ongoing culinary innovation.
The organization values a "hospitality heart" in its team members—a commitment to excellence, a passion for guest care, and a can-do attitude. This close-knit company culture ensures every employee feels like family, delivering memorable dining experiences through top-tier service and culinary mastery.
The position of Cook at The Bartolotta Restaurants offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals who consider the kitchen their creative playground. This role is designed for individuals passionate about refining their craft under the guidance of world-class mentors. Whether it’s chopping, firing, grilling, or sautéing, cooks in this role take standard recipes and techniques to the next level, producing dishes that captivate guests and uphold the high-quality standards the brand is known for.
This full-time position involves preparing menu items, focusing on sauces, pastas, and grilled foods, and maintaining impeccable presentation and quality. The cook is responsible for setting up their workstation precisely according to daily product inventories and chef standards, ensuring all prep work and cooking times meet top culinary expectations. Beyond food preparation, the role requires meticulous attention to sanitation, safety, and cleanliness, including routine cleaning projects and professional behavior in all interactions.
The Bartolotta Restaurants supports its team members with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing both personal and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental insurances, an employee assistance program, identity protection, pet insurance, 401(k) savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Additional perks like complimentary workday family meals, dining discounts at fine dining locations, and discounted tickets to local attractions make this an attractive career destination.
This cook role is an excellent fit for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and who are eager to learn and uphold the highest standards of hospitality and culinary artistry. By joining The Bartolotta Restaurants, team members become part of a supportive community dedicated to excellence, service, and ongoing culinary innovation.
Job Requirements
- Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Ability to work efficiently and quickly
- Must be able to work well as part of a team
- Must be able to work well under pressure
- Ability to maintain personal cleanliness
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead
- Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Job Qualifications
- Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety
- Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures
- Ability to work efficiently and quickly
- Must be able to work well as part of a team
- Must be able to work well under pressure
- Ability to maintain personal cleanliness
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred
Job Duties
- Prepares menu items according to standard recipes, plate presentations and specifications in a timely manner
- Responsible for all sauces, pastas, and grilled food items
- Sets up workstation according to station diagram and daily product inventory to Chef’s standards
- Completes all assigned prep work to Chefs standards
- Maintains product presentation, product quality and cook time standards
- Negotiates narrow crowded aisles with hot and cold food products
- Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift
- Practices sanitary and safe food handling always
- Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects
- Performs side work before, during and after shift as has ended
- Assist other team members with unit stations and management as needed
- Assist in maintaining a safe working environment
- Present professional demeanor in attire, language, and attitude
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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