Prep Cook

Piatti Mill Valley; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Dining discount at sister properties

Milestone years-of-service bonus

Job summary

Piatti Mill Valley is seeking a Prep Cook to make pasta, dough, and bread from scratch. We train you on our recipes and craft, with a focus on hand-made authenticity. Expect morning shifts, full- and part-time options, and a collaborative kitchen environment in Mill Valley.

You will build skills in pasta, dough, and bread, with strong knife work and efficient prep. We value pride in doing things right, organization, and a team-first attitude in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Solid knife skills for safe, efficient, and consistent cuts (dice, julienne, chiffonade, mince).
• Strong attention to detail and care to do things right.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and keep pace in a busy kitchen.
• Team player who communicates clearly and helps teammates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh pasta dough, pizza dough, and bread to our recipes and standards (with full training provided)
• Prep, set up, and portion ingredients for your station and the line
• Follow recipes and specs closely so every dish tastes the way it should, every time
• Keep your station and equipment clean, organized, and food-safe
• Work alongside the culinary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly on busy days

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Prep Cook – Piatti Mill Valley Make pasta, pizza dough, and bread from scratch. We'll teach you how.

Pay: $19–$20 per hour Schedule: Full-time and part-time positions available, this is primarily an AM shift position

At Piatti Mill Valley, the soul of our kitchen is what we make by hand every day: pasta rolled and cut fresh each morning, pizza dough given time to develop, and bread baked in-house. We're looking for a Prep Cook who wants to be part of that craft.

Never made pasta dough from scratch? That's okay. Our chefs will train you on our pasta, pizza dough, and bread recipes step by step. If you bring curiosity, care, and a strong work ethic, we'll give you the skills. Many great cooks learned this craft on the job, and yours could start here. What you should have is solid knife skills, including safe, efficient, and consistent cuts (dice, julienne, chiffonade, mince) for vegetables, herbs, and proteins.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare fresh pasta dough, pizza dough, and bread to our recipes and standards (with full training provided)
• Prep, set up, and portion high-quality ingredients for your station and the line
• Follow recipes and specs closely so every dish tastes the way it should, every time
• Keep your station and equipment clean, organized, and food-safe
• Work alongside the culinary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly on busy days

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Solid knife skills, including safe, efficient, and consistent cuts (dice, julienne, chiffonade, mince) for vegetables, herbs, and proteins
• Someone who takes pride in doing things right, with attention to detail, consistency, and care
• A cook who can stay organized, prioritize tasks, and keep pace in a busy kitchen
• A team player who communicates clearly and jumps in to help teammates
• Kitchen experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn matters more
• Dough and bread experience is welcome but not required

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Hands-on training in fresh pasta, pizza dough, and bread-making, skills that stay with you for your whole career
• A supportive kitchen team that cares deeply about its craft
• Room to grow within Piatti and the wider Palisades Hospitality family
• Competitive pay of $19–$20 per hour, with full-time and part-time schedules available

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Established in 1987, Piatti is a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria, serving finely crafted, authentic Italian cuisine. Our house‑made pasta, rolled, cut, and cooked by hand every day, is the heart of the menu. Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service, and a gourmet takeaway experience through Piatti Provisions, our retail and pasta shop. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.

Piatti is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern California–based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20+ hotels and restaurants and provides industry‑tailored financial, design, and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design‑driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale that leave a lasting impact on our guests and communities.

BENEFITS

For eligible full‑time employees:

• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation

For all full-time and part-time employees:

• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings program for employees 18 and over
• Health: Voluntary Benefit Center for Ancillary Coverages like Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Travel Insurance, Pet Wellness and more!
• Perks: Travel + Dining Discount at sister properties, plus milestone years‑of‑service bonus awards

No dough experience required. Bring your knife skills and a love of good food, and we'll teach you the rest.