Hot Line Cook

Due' Cucina; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick time

Free meals on shift

Employee dining discount

Competitive wage with tips

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Due’ Cucina Italiana in Kirkland, WA, is seeking an energetic Hot Line Cook for full-time employment. You will cook pasta and hot dishes to our standards, prep ingredients in advance, and maintain a clean, organized BOH.

The role requires a 8-hour shift, standing, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick time, free meals on shift, and staff meal discounts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of kitchen experience.
• Must speak conversational English.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Food handler's card within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and uphold our company core values at all times.
• Accurately and efficiently cook pasta, sauces, and other hot items according to standards.
• Prepare and portion ingredients in advance to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Handle all preparation for items required in daily operations.
• Communicate with the Cold Line and Food Expeditor to ensure seamless workflow.
• Take responsibility for daily hotline operations and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes, and cooking methods consistently.
• Stock and maintain adequate levels of food at your station.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across the kitchen, including the walk-in cooler.
• Comply with nutrition, sanitation, and food safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Stamina

Food handler card

Job description

Hot Line Cook

Due' Cucina Kirkland, Washington, United States

About this position

Due' Cucina Italianais looking for afull-time Hot Line Cookto join ourKirklandteam! The restaurant is located at12670 120th Ave NE, Kirkland,WA 98034.

About Due' Cucina

At Due’ Cucina Italiana we love food that is real, fresh and authentic. We serve homemade pasta bowls and other dishes inspired by the best of the Italian tradition. All of our dishes are cooked fresh from scratch every day, including our pasta that is extruded in the pasta lab right inside our restaurant. Learn more about our story at www.duecucina.com.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about and place value on:

Treating customers as familyLeading by exampleHelping one anotherWorking hard (and having fun while doing it!)Being open and honestBeing humble

Due' Cucina Italianais looking for afull-time Hot Line Cookto join ourKirklandteam! The restaurant is located at12670 120th Ave NE, Kirkland,WA 98034.

¡Due' Cucina Italianaestá buscando unjornada completa Hot Line Cookpara unirse a nuestro equipo deKirkland! El restaurante está ubicado en12670 120th Ave NE, Kirkland,WA 98034.

About Due' Cucina

At Due’ Cucina Italiana we love food that is real, fresh and authentic. We serve homemade pasta bowls and other dishes inspired by the best of the Italian tradition. All of our dishes are cooked fresh from scratch every day, including our pasta that is extruded in the pasta lab right inside our restaurant. Learn more about our story at www.duecucina.com.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about and place value on:

Treating customers as familyLeading by exampleHelping one anotherWorking hard (and having fun while doing it!)Being open and honestBeing humble

EnDue’ Cucina Italiananos encanta la comida real, fresca y auténtica. Servimos tazones de pasta caseros y otros platos inspirados en lo mejor de la tradición italiana. Todos nuestros platos se cocinan frescos desde cero todos los días, incluida nuestra pasta que se extruye en el laboratorio de pasta ubicado dentro de nuestro restaurante. Conoce más de nuestra historia en www.duecucina.com.

Buscamos miembros del equipo que sientan pasión y valoren:

Tratar a los clientes como familiaPredicar con el ejemploAyudarnos unos a otrosTrabajar duro (¡y divertirse mientras lo hace!)Ser abierto y honestoSer humilde

Wages and Benefits Offered

• A fun and friendly work environment.
• Medical Insurance that includes an Employee Assistance Program (Full-time 30+ hours/week).
• Dental Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week).
• Vision Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week).
• Paid sick time.
• Free meals on shift.
• Employee dining discount at all Due' Cucina locations.
• Competitive compensation, based on experience $25.25-$27.25/hour (base wage of $18.25-$20.25/hour plus an additional $7.00/hour in tips (approximated) for a combined wage range of $25.25-$27.25/hour).
• Growth Opportunities.

Salario y beneficios ofrecidos

• Un ambiente de trabajo divertido y amigable.
• Seguro Médico que incluye un Programa de Asistencia al Empleado (Tiempo Completo 30+ horas/semana).
• Seguro dental (Tiempo completo 30+ horas/semana).
• Seguro de visión (Tiempo completo 30+ horas/semana).
• Tiempo de enfermedad pagado.
• Comidas gratis en el turno.
• Descuento en comidas para empleados en todas las ubicaciones de Due' Cucina.
• Compensación competitiva, basada en la experiencia $25.25-$27.25/hora (salario base de $18.25-$20.25/hora más $7.00/hora adicional en propinas (aproximadas) para un rango salarial combinado de $25.25-$27.25/hora).
• Oportunidades de crecimiento.

In this role the Hot Line Cook will:

• Demonstrate and uphold our company core values at all times.
• Accurately and efficiently cook pasta, sauces, and other hot food items according to company standards.
• Prepare and portion ingredients in advance to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Handle all preparation for items required in daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with the Cold Line and Food Expeditor to ensure seamless BOH workflow.
• Take responsibility for daily hotline operations and maintain general kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow all standard recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen procedures consistently.
• Stock and maintain adequate levels of food products at your station to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, including the walk-in cooler.
• Comply with all nutrition, sanitation, and food safety guidelines.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

En este papel, el cocinero de línea caliente será:

• Demostrar y defender los valores fundamentales de nuestra empresa en todo momento.
• Cocine pasta, salsas y otros alimentos calientes de forma precisa y eficiente según los estándares de la empresa.
• Prepare y reparta los ingredientes con antelación para garantizar un funcionamiento fluido en la cocina.
• Manejar toda la preparación para los elementos necesarios en las operaciones diarias.
• Comunicarse de manera efectiva con Cold Line y Food Expeditor para garantizar un flujo de trabajo BOH fluido.
• Asumir la responsabilidad de las operaciones diarias de la línea directa y mantener la limpieza general de la cocina.
• Seguir consistentemente todas las recetas, tamaños de porciones, métodos de cocción y procedimientos de cocina estándar.
• Almacene y mantenga niveles adecuados de productos alimenticios en su estación para garantizar un servicio fluido.
• Mantenga la limpieza y organización en toda la cocina, incluida la cámara frigorífica.
• Cumplir con todas las pautas de nutrición, saneamiento y seguridad alimentaria.
• Otras funciones que sean necesarias y asignadas.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1 year of previous kitchen experience.
• High-energy, proactive individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work (and have fun!) in a diverse team.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Attention to detail.
• Passionate about food.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler’s card within 7 days of hire.
• Ability to stand continuously throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and move quickly.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must speak conversational English.
• Ability to speak or understand Spanish is a plus (although not required).

Conocimientos, habilidades y capacidades requeridos:

• 1 año de experiencia previa en cocina.
• Personas enérgicas y proactivas que se desenvuelvan bien en un entorno dinámico y de ritmo acelerado.
• Capacidad para trabajar (¡y divertirse!) en un equipo diverso.
• Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión.
• Atención al detalle.
• Pasión por la gastronomía.
• Poseer, o estar dispuesto a obtener, una tarjeta de manipulador de alimentos en un plazo de 7 días tras la contratación.
• Capacidad para permanecer de pie de forma continua durante un turno de 8 horas.
• Capacidad para levantar y transportar hasta 50 libras (aprox. 23 kg).
• Capacidad para agacharse, estirarse, inclinarse y moverse con rapidez.
• Destreza manual y digital para operar maquinaria de cocina, cuchillos, etc.
• Capacidad para soportar cambios de temperatura, humo ocasional, vapor y calor, así como para trabajar en un espacio reducido.
• Disponibilidad para trabajar por las noches y los fines de semana.
• Flexibilidad de horarios.
• Debe tener al menos 18 años de edad.
• Debe hablar inglés a nivel conversacional.
• La capacidad para hablar o entender español se considera un valor añadido (aunque no es un requisito indispensable).