Full or Part Time Cook

Nonnas Kitchen Sd; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Meal plans

Employee discounts

Working conditions

Professional growth potential

Job summary

A renowned Italian restaurant in Spearfish, SD is seeking a talented cook especially for dinner service. Responsibilities include food preparation, menu development, and maintaining kitchen standards. The ideal candidate has a strong cooking background, effective teamwork skills, and a passion for Italian cuisine. Competitive pay of $12-16/hour along with benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• A proven and superior track record as a cook/chef.
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly.
• Willingness to learn new recipes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Leading food preparation and cooking.
• Helping to maintain fully stocked kitchen inventory.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Cooking procedures knowledge

Teamwork

Effective communication

Physical endurance

Creativity in cooking

Organizational ability

Education

Culinary school certification

Job description

Overview

Hiring: Cook (Dinner/Line/Prep/Cold Side Cooks Especially Sought)

Nonna’s Kitchen in downtown Spearfish, South Dakota is looking for a talented, passionate, and creative cook, especially dinner cook, to help us take our highly acclaimed Italian restaurant to the next level. Nonna’s working vision is to be the premier Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge in the Black Hills, focused on offering an unrivaled guest experience revolving around exquisite, home-made dishes and a superior libation selection served by a welcoming, professional staff in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Leading food preparation and cooking, ensuring superior preparation and presentation using only the highest quality ingredients
• Helping to maintain a fully-stocked kitchen inventory
• Ensuring compliance with all appropriate safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards
• Developing Italian-themed dishes to complement the regular and seasonal menus
• Advising on menu pricing in collaboration with the restaurant manager/owner
• Engaging in customer relations
• Building and nurturing professional contacts with vendors and the culinary community

Qualifications / Skill sets

• A proven and superior track record as a cook/chef
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with other staff members
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Physical endurance to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects
• Willingness to learn new recipes and techniques and adapt to changes in the menu
• A creative, sensitive, and inspiring palate that loves Italian food
• Superior work ethic and organizational ability
• Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• High standards of cleanliness and safety
• An infectious enthusiasm for the restaurant’s vision!
• Certification from a culinary school or serve safe is a plus

Details

Location: 544 N Main St. Spearfish, SD 57783

Hours: Full and part time mornings and/or evenings, Wednesdays to Sundays

Compensation: $12-16 an hour (skill dependent)

Benefits include competitive pay, favorable hours, meal plans and employee discounts, prime working conditions, and expansive potential for professional growth in the Nonna’s family and brand as we seek to maintain our commitment to excellence while reaching for new heights!