Bravo-Cook

Bertucci's; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a renowned Italian restaurant where your culinary skills will shine! As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences by preparing delicious, made-to-order dishes that reflect the warmth of family gatherings. This position offers an opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment while ensuring that every meal meets high standards of quality and presentation. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to excellence, we want you to be part of our family and contribute to our mission of providing memorable meals in a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service in food production for menu items.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items and preparation methods.
• Follow sanitation regulations and company standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Recipe Following

Menu Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Sanitation Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

When you walk into one of our restaurants, you are met with a warm smile and the promise of an amazing Italian meal! Our menu features fresh, prepared-to-order classic dishes from regional Italian recipes and the ambiance mirrors that of a lively family gathering. The common ingredient that creates our comforting Guest environment is the wonderful family; just like we nurture our dishes, we nurture our family members. We want YOU to be one of our key ingredients!

Position: Line Cook

Job Type: Hourly, non-exempt Family Member who reports directly to the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in designated outlets in accordance with company standards.
2. Demonstrate and share a solid knowledge of the menu, ensuring proper preparation of all food items to consistently meet standards.
3. Quickly learn new recipes, cooking techniques, and menu rollouts.
4. Follow recipes to ensure consistency in food.
5. Accurately answer guests' and family members' questions regarding the menu.
6. Contribute to food cost management through attentive dating, labeling, and rotation of inventory.
7. Follow prep sheet to ensure proper amounts and limit waste.
8. Maintain complete knowledge of property layouts, table/seat/station numbers, proper table setups, room capacity, hours of operation, price ranges, and dress codes.
9. Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, prices, preparation methods, cook time, major ingredients, quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, serving temperature, garnish, and plate presentation.
10. Be well organized, maintain concentration, and think clearly when providing service to multiple guests within any given period of time.
11. Endure abundant physical movements throughout the work area.
12. Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
13. Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and Company standards of operation.
14. Meet with Chefs to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to job performance.
15. Inspect cleanliness and organization of line workstations; rectify deficiencies and maintain throughout the shift.

Minimum Requirements:

One to two years experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.