Cook (8287)

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K eligibility

Job summary

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano in Davenport, IA is seeking passionate line cooks to join our scratch kitchen team. You will help prepare Italian pastas, soups, salads, pizzas, seafood, steaks and desserts with fresh ingredients.

Applicants should be friendly, hardworking, and punctual, with the ability to follow recipes, work as part of a team, and stay calm in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, meal discounts, and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation in a scratch kitchen.
• Follow recipes with measuring and weighing ingredients.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment; weekends/evenings/holidays available.
• Stamina to stand for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
• Store food and other items properly.
• Follow recipes with precise measurements.
• Follow prep lists and labeling procedures.
• Label and stock ingredients for easy access.
• Prepare ingredients by washing and cutting vegetables and meat.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Cook, grill, steam and broil meats, seafood, vegetables and more.
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes.
• Handle and store ingredients and food safely.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Set up workstations with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Monitor inventory and restock as needed.
• Operate broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, and processors.

Skills

Scratch kitchen experience

Follow recipes

English proficiency

Multi-tasking under pressure

Weekend/evening/holiday flexibility

Stamina to stand long hours

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

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 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 lift up to 50 lbs.

Cook Employment Benefits

• Competitive Wages ($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.