Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Osteria Via Stato is a renowned Italian restaurant situated in the vibrant River North neighborhood. This establishment prides itself on delivering an authentic Italian dining experience inspired by Executive Chef David DiGregorio's travels throughout the Italian countryside. The restaurant features a carefully curated menu that boasts seasonal specialties such as antipasti, fresh salads, handmade pastas, and expertly prepared entrees. Osteria Via Stato emphasizes the use of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, partnering with Midwestern farmers to provide high-quality and fresh produce whenever possible. Complementing the exquisite cuisine is an extensive wine list featuring over 300 Italian labels, enhancing the dining... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience as a line cook or similar culinary role preferred
- Ability to follow detailed recipes and health and safety guidelines
- Physical capability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Strong communication and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, crowded kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment preferred
- Knowledge of proper food handling and safety practices
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends
- Basic knife skills and kitchen equipment operation
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
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
No experience required
Job Location
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