Cook

Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tip share

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nicoletto’s Italian Kitchen is hiring kitchen staff to prep and cook menu items, maintain organized stations, and support the team. We value pride in good food, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Full-time and part-time roles with flexible scheduling are available across multiple Nashville area locations, including Mount Juliet. Competitive pay and staff meals are offered to teammates who contribute to a strong kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred and willingness to learn recipes and routines.
• Focus, efficiency, and attention to detail in a busy kitchen.
• Positive attitude and pride in doing things well.

Responsibilities

• Prep and cook menu items to Nicoletto’s recipes, portions, and quality standards.
• Chop, portion, and package ingredients and finished items with care.
• Set up and stock stations, and communicate prep needs before service gets busy.
• Keep workspace, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow food-handling and sanitation procedures.
• Help with opening and closing, and support teammates wherever needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina

Job description

Available at all Nicoletto’s locations—including East Nashville, Mount Juliet, and Donelson—and with our trailer and events staff.

Great service starts with a kitchen that’s ready. At Nicoletto’s, our Back of House Cooks bring care and consistency to every batch of pasta, sauce, and toppings. If you take pride in good food, like an organized station, and know the value of a teammate who pitches in, we’ve got a spot for you. We work hard, play hard, and believe a strong kitchen runs on teamwork as much as good recipes. Call out what you need, help the next person get ahead, and bring a sense of humor along with your attention to detail. Good food tastes even better when you’re proud of the crew behind it.

We’re a family-owned Italian kitchen built around quality pasta and a strong sense of community. You’ll help keep the kitchen prepped, stocked, and ready so every shift starts strong.

What You’ll Do

• Prep and cook menu items to Nicoletto’s recipes, portions, and quality standards.
• Chop, portion, and package ingredients and finished items with care.
• Set up and stock stations, and communicate prep needs before service gets busy.
• Keep your workspace, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow food-handling and sanitation procedures.
• Help with opening and closing, and support teammates wherever the kitchen needs a hand.

What You Bring

• Kitchen experience is preferred, along with a willingness to learn our recipes and routines.
• Focus, efficiency, and attention to detail in a busy kitchen.
• A positive attitude, steady follow-through, and pride in doing things well.
• A basic understanding of kitchen safety and equipment.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexible scheduling. Our kitchens operate seven days a week, and dinner is pasta time—so evening and weekend availability matters.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Whole-house tip share
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• Staff meals and employee discounts
• A supportive, family-oriented work environment

Nicoletto's Pasta Co. is a Nashville, TN-based company that specializes in fresh pasta, bronze-cut dried pasta and fast-casual Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen restaurants.