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Maggiano's Little Italy

Line Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $21.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Great pay
overtime eligibility
Paid sick leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Education Assistance
perks and discounts

Job Description

Maggiano's Little Italy is a distinguished restaurant chain renowned for its dedication to delivering authentic Italian dining experiences. Although it operates as a chain, Maggiano's fosters a close-knit, family-like atmosphere among its various locations. Each Maggiano's restaurant is designed to reflect the unique history and culture of its host city while maintaining consistent, high-quality menu offerings based on authentic family recipes. The brand prides itself on its scratch kitchen approach, ensuring that every dish is prepared fresh from the highest quality ingredients, reflecting genuine Italian culinary traditions. With a focus on creating a warm, welcoming environment, Maggiano's Little Italy offers... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prefer a minimum of 2 years restaurant experience or the equivalent
  • Must have 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 the preparation of food items
  • Ability 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
  • Ability to safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
  • Capability 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
  • Capability 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
  • Acquire and wear appropriate uniform as prescribed
  • Work under more than average stressful conditions
  • Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
  • Ensure that all menu items are correctly accounted for on computer register system
  • Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift
  • Follow proper hand washing procedures
  • Follow sanitation guidelines according to standing operation procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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