Line Cook - Lucia's Pizzeria

Graziano's Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Graziano's Group in Miami, FL is seeking a Kitchen Prep to support daily service, set up stations, and prepare meat, seafood, vegetables, and cold foods. You will arrange sauces and garnishes, date and store items, and notify the Chef of shortages while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities include following the closing checklist, keeping the area sanitary, and collaborating with the Kitchen Manager to ensure menu items meet standards.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect supplies to prepare menu for service.
• Prepare a variety of foods (meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold items).
• Arrange sauces and garnishes for allocated station.
• Store food prep items with proper dating and storage.
• Notify Chef of shortages.
• Serve menu items to established standards.
• Use food prep tools per manufacturers' instructions.
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow closing checklists for stations.
• Maintain a sanitary work area at all times.
• Keep work area fresh throughout the shift.
• Ensure storage areas are tidy and products properly stored.
• Practice safe and hygienic food handling.

Skills

Set up stations

Time management

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
• Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
• Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
• Notify Chef in advance of shortages
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

Duties/Responsibilities

• Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service
• Prepare a variety of foods, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items
• Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station
• Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items
• Notify Chef in advance of shortages
• Serve menu items compliant with established standards
• Use food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times
• Keep the work area fresh all through the shift
• Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately
• Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices
• Returns dirty food preparation utensils to the appropriate areas
• Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education And Experience

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Graziano's is an equal opportunity employer. We live by our culture A HEART AS FULL AS OUR BELLY and we strive to take care of each other as much as we take care of our products.