Prep Cook

Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Holiday Closures

Free Shift Meal

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Discounted Pet Insurance

Job summary

Alta Via Market Square is seeking a prep cook to help set up each shift for success. You will prepare a variety of food products, portion according to recipes, and follow kitchen rules and standards.

This role supports our award-winning restaurants with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency. Our benefits package includes a 25% employee discount, paid time off, health insurance for full-time staff, and more.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in food preparation.
• Able to follow written recipes and supervisor instructions.
• Basic knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, etc.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Prep Cooks prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces using a variety of equipment and utensils.
• Prep Cooks portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Prep Cooks understand and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prep Cooks maintain proper cooling charts and label all food products made.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Clear communication

Following recipes

Supervisor communication

Job description

Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:

• 25% Employee Discount: 25% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location; 50% days offered at every location on varying days.
• Paid Time Off for eligible employees
• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
• Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
• Free Shift Meal (yum!)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Discounted Pet Insurance

Our prep cooks play an important role in setting the restaurant up for success every shift.

• Prep Cooks prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces using a variety of equipment and utensils.
• Prep Cooks portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Prep Cooks understand and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prep Cooks maintain proper cooling charts and label all food products made.

Required skills and qualifications to be a Prep Cook with Alta Via Market Square:

• 6 months of experience in food preparation
• Able to follow written recipes and supervisor instructions
• Basic knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, etc.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others

Physical requirements for Prep Cook with Alta Via Market Square:

• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds

Alta Via: Fresh handmade pastas and grilled meats and vegetables are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal, modern Italian cooking with passionately-sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.
Alta Via Pizzeria (AVP) is an extension of the Alta Via brand. AVP offers a fresh take on modern Italian cooking in a casual and friendly environment. We feature appetizers, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches served in a lively dining space.