
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Great pay
overtime eligibility
Paid sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
FREE Education assistance
Job Description
The position currently open at Maggiano's Little Italy is for line cooks, who play a critical role in the preparation, presentation, and service of menu items requested by customers and management. Line cooks at Maggiano's are responsible for crafting dishes according to prescribed recipes or special customer requests, emphasizing precision and quality in every order. This role demands proficiency in preparing ingredients, mastering specific cooking functions, and safely operating kitchen equipment. Candidates need to demonstrate skill in tasks such as reading thermometers correctly, using kitchen knives and utensils efficiently, and maintaining clean and orderly workspaces to ensure safety and quality... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years restaurant experience or the equivalent
- Knowledge and experience in the preparation of food items
- Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
- Project a friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
- Provide a clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
- Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
- Stand and/or walk for an entire shift
- Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicable
- Retrieve and stock shelves and coolers
- Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
- Accept constructive criticism
- Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
- Perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years restaurant experience or the equivalent
- Knowledge and experience in preparation of food items
- Ability to meet personal schedule requirements punctually
- Friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
- Clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
- Ability to safely transport containers weighing up to 30 pounds
- Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
- Ability to safely transport items to and from the kitchen on slick and uneven surfaces and stairs
- Ability to retrieve and stock shelves and coolers
- Ability to safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
- Willingness to accept constructive criticism
- Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures
Job Duties
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or 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)
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