Line Cook

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $20.00 - $22.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Great pay

overtime eligibility

Paid sick leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Education Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a renowned chain of Italian-American restaurants known for delivering authentic, high-quality dining experiences. Though it operates as a chain, each location is designed to embody the unique character and history of its host city, creating an inviting and genuine atmosphere. With a focus on delivering traditional family recipes from a scratch kitchen, Maggiano's Little Italy has earned a reputation for its warm hospitality, elegant banquet facilities, and customer-friendly carryout services. The establishment emphasizes creating a welcoming environment for guests, offering menu items crafted with fresh ingredients and meticulous preparation techniques.

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Job Requirements

Minimum of two years restaurant experience or equivalent
willingness to meet personal schedule requirements punctually
friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
provide a clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds
stand and or walk for an entire shift
safely transport items on slick and uneven surfaces and stairs
retrieve and stock shelves and coolers
safely move about all restaurant areas
accept constructive criticism
work a variable and flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
perform duties in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures

Job Qualifications

Minimum of two years restaurant experience or equivalent
knowledge and experience in the preparation of food items
ability to read and follow recipes accurately
strong communication skills
ability to work effectively under pressure
familiarity with kitchen equipment and food safety standards
ability to multitask and prioritize duties
friendly, courteous, and pleasant attitude
commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area

Job Duties

Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and special requests and presentations
prepare ingredients needed for recipes of menu items
master functions specific to menu item preparation requirements
safely use equipment as necessary in preparation of menu items
read a thermometer correctly and accurately
safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
set up correct serving ware for specific position
operate all functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
maintain menu item counts and communicate to coordinator when getting low
maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
maintain food quality standards
communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers
perform calmly and effectively under pressure
perform more than one task at a time
perform varied duties to ensure proper heart of house operation according to standing operating procedure

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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