Cook (42)

Maxby Hospitality; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

401K

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Algonquin, IL is seeking passionate line cooks to join our culinary team in a scratch kitchen. You will help prepare Italian pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts with fresh ingredients.

Applicants should be friendly, hardworking, team-oriented and punctual, with open availability. The role is part-time with typical shifts, offering an hourly wage of $16–$20 and benefits such as meal discounts and potential health insurance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a scratch kitchen is required.
• Ability to follow updated recipes precisely.
• Good reading and spoken English skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy periods.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Store food and ingredients properly.
• Follow recipes, including measuring and weighing.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (wash, chop).
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Cook using baking, grilling, steaming, and broiling methods.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Maintain sanitation and clean work areas.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and station setup.
• Monitor inventory and restock as needed.

Skills

Food prep experience

Follow recipes

English proficiency

Multitask under pressure

Weekend/evening availability

Stamina to stand long hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Algonquin BRI - Algonquin, IL 60102
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Open Availability

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Biaggi's is looking for passionate line cooks to help us create the ultimate food experience. Join ourculinary team that takes pride in preparing Italian pastas, soups & salads, pizza, seafood, steaks anddesserts 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 include but are not limited to:

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

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

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all personsregardless 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 characteristicprotected by Federal, State, or local law.