Line Cooks - Toscana Italian Kitchen and Wine Market

Toscana Italian Kitchen and Wine Market, located in Lansing, Michigan, is an exciting new addition to the culinary scene, celebrated for its commitment to authentic, from-scratch Italian cuisine. Known for its quality ingredients and meticulous preparation, Toscana delivers a unique dining experience that combines traditional flavors with modern culinary artistry. The restaurant operates under the renowned umbrella of Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of North America's fastest-growing hospitality companies. This connection brings a strong foundation of industry expertise, quality standards, and career advancement opportunities to every team member. The company prides itself on its culture built around five essential cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun, creating a positive and motivating work environment for all employees.

This role as a Line Cook at Toscana Italian Kitchen and Wine Market offers a remarkable opportunity for culinary professionals to showcase and hone their skills. The position commands a competitive pay scale of $17-20 per hour and involves preparing food that consistently meets the restaurant's high standards while adhering strictly to brand recipe cards. Line Cooks at Toscana not only focus on the art of cooking but also on food safety, presentation, and timely service. Working in a vibrant setting that includes lunch, brunch, dinner, private dining rooms, and banquet events, cooks play a vital role in delivering an exceptional dining experience. They collaborate closely with the operations team ensuring that every guest receives professional and prompt service.

The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail in all aspects of their work, from cooking to maintaining proper documentation on all food containers and adhering to rotation standards per the restaurant's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Safety and cleanliness are paramount, with all team members expected to report to work in a full, clean uniform on time, ready to serve. Additionally, responsive communication with guests and team members, proactive ordering and preparation, and diligent equipment upkeep are critical to eliminating obstacles during service. Besides technical skills, the role encourages teamwork, dedication, and a positive attitude toward fulfilling guest requests and special dietary needs.

Beyond just a job, working at Toscana translates into joining a community that supports personal and professional growth. Full-time associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability options, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition assistance, discounted stays at Concord-managed hotels, plus continuous training and development opportunities. Concord Hospitality Enterprises emphasizes an 'Associate First' culture, recognizing employees for their hard work and commitment while promoting a healthy work-life balance and valuing diversity. This position is ideal for someone eager to grow within a fun, dynamic team environment while committing to excellence in hospitality and culinary arts.

Toscana Italian Kitchen and Wine Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and maintains a drug-free workplace. Prospective employees are informed of their rights under federal employment laws and encouraged to be part of this vibrant, inclusive company. If you are passionate about culinary arts and enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, Toscana invites you to apply for this exciting Line Cook position and take your career to the next level.