Line Cook

Description

Immediately Hiring - LINE COOKS

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities!

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Our Teammates Enjoy:

•Great Pay

•Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week

•Paid Sick Leave benefits available in applicable states

•Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at maggianosjobs.com/benefits.html

•FREE Education assistance

•Scratch kitchen

•Authentic family recipes

•Lots of other perks and discounts

Job summary:

Responsible for the preparation, presentation and service of all menu items as requested by the customer and management.

Essential functions:

Must be willing and able to:

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 Accountabilities:

Must be willing and able to:

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 (see sanitation article)

Follow sanitation guidelines according to standing operation procedures Requirements

Qualification standards:

Prefer a minimum of 2 years restaurant experience or the equivalent. Must have knowledge and experience in the preparation of food items.

Must be willing and able to:

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

Maggiano's Little Italy® truly is a very special group of restaurants. Technically, we're a "chain," but in principle, we're more like an extended family. Each restaurant is similar in menu and philosophy but is built to reflect the history of its host city. Inside, high-energy, full-service dining rooms reminiscent of pre-war Little Italy, elegant banquet facilities and customer-friendly carryout leave no doubt you're visiting an authentic Maggiano's Little Italy® restaurant. equal opportunity employer