Cook (174)

Maxby Hospitality; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Meal Discounts

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

401K

Job summary

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano is looking for passionate line cooks to join our culinary team and help create the ultimate food experience. We prepare Italian pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts in scratch kitchens.

Applicants must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, punctual and available to work consistently with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation in a scratch kitchen.
• Must be able to follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Ensuring all food and other items are stored properly.
• Following recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Following prep lists.
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Preparing ingredients for cooking by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Operating equipment following safety standards.
• Cooking meats, vegetables, fish, seafood and other foods through baking, grilling, steaming and broiling.
• Presenting, garnishing and arranging final dishes.
• Handling and storing ingredients and food.
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Executing opening and closing procedures.
• Setting up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• Monitoring station inventory levels; restocking as needed.
• Operating kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, etc.

Skills

Food prep experience

Follow recipes

English literacy

Multitasking

Weekend/evening availability

Stamina for long shifts

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: West Des Moines BRI - Des Moines, IA 50266
• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Open Availability

Biaggi's is looking for passionate line cooks to help us create the ultimate food experience. Join our culinary team that takes pride in preparing Italian pastas, soups & salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts in our scratch kitchens!

Applicants must be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented, and punctual. Must be available to work consistently and always have a positive attitude.

Cook Responsibilities

• Ensuring ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Ensuring all food and other items are stored properly.
• Following recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Following prep lists.
• Labeling and stocking all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Preparing ingredients for cooking by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
• Operating equipment following safety standards.
• Baking, grilling, steaming and broiling meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods.
• Presenting, garnishing and arranging final dishes.
• Handling and storing ingredients and food.
• Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Executing opening and closing procedures.
• Setting up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
• Monitoring station inventory levels. Restocking as needed.
• Operating kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, food processors, etc.

Cook Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in food preparation in a scratch kitchen.
• Must be able to follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Cook Employment Benefits

• Competitive starting wage ($16-19 per hour, based on experience)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Meal Discounts
• Eligibility for Paid Vacation
• Eligibility for Health Insurance
• Eligibility for 401K

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts prepared with the freshest ingredients available and served in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.