Cook

Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days and holidays

Tuition and/or professional cert. Reim

Job summary

Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria in Lake Buena Vista is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare guest orders and collaborate with the serving team. You will read and follow recipes, set up and operate kitchen equipment, and maintain clean, organized workstations to ensure high-quality Italian dishes.

Qualified applicants have 5+ years in a fast-paced Italian/Mediterranean setting, strong knife skills, and solid knowledge of food safety.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of food preparation experience in a high-volume Italian or Mediterranean restaurant.
Ability to read, interpret, and execute recipes and production sheets.
Knowledge of food safety, inventory handling, FIFO and sanitation.
Proficiency with knife techniques (brunoise, julienne, chiffonade) and proper kitchen tools.

Responsibilities

Follow supervisor's assignments for food production and prepare dishes per recipes.
Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment; keep workstations organized and stocked.
Work cooperatively with team members and management; adhere to opening/closing procedures.

Skills

Knife skills

Read/write English

Italian cuisine knowledge

Kitchen equipment operation

Recipe interpretation

Food safety & sanitation

Physical stamina

Tools

Robo Coupe

Buffalo chopper

Steam kettles

Combi ovens

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North’s Patina Group is searching for a full-time Cooks to join our team at Via Napoli in Lake Buena Vista. As a Cook, you will partake in important food preparation for guest orders and communicate with serving team members. Join our team of culinary professionals, where your creativity and expertise will shine as you craft unforgettable dishes that tantalize the taste buds of our esteemed guests.

Pay

$21.45 – $25.20 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

Weekly pay
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

Follow supervisor’s assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
Set up, operate and clean kitchen equipment, according to correct procedures as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
Work cooperatively with team members and management
Follow supervisor’s assignments for opening and closing procedures

More about you

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in basic English.
Demonstrated proficiency in fundamental knife skills, including but not limited to brunoise, julienne, chiffonade, and other professional cutting techniques.
Working knowledge of Italian cuisine, ingredients, and food products.
Experience operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, including Robo Coupe processors, buffalo choppers, steam kettles, and combi ovens.
Minimum of five (5) years of food preparation experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Italian or Mediterranean restaurant environment.
Ability to accurately read, interpret, and execute recipes, production sheets, and preparation instructions.
Knowledge of and ability to safely operate kitchen tools, equipment, and utensils, including knives and small kitchen appliances.
Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
No high school diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including temperature control, product rotation (FIFO), cross-contamination prevention, and safe food handling procedures.
Ability to work effectively in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to hot kitchen equipment, ovens, and refrigerated preparation areas.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving products and equipment as required.