Prep Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Taverna Costale in Saint Petersburg, FL, part of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group, is seeking a Prep Cook to support our kitchen team with timely, quality food preparation and guest-focused service.

You will work from a daily prep list, handle diverse ingredients, maintain a clean station, and adhere to safety standards while helping create a warm, welcoming dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Clear communication with managers and team members is required.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds and stand up to 9 hours daily.
• Passion for food and delivering a great dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables for cooking.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for duties.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work-station area.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Provide hospitality and ensure guests feel welcome.

Skills

Kitchen prep experience

Clear communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

About Taverna Costale

At Taverna Costale, our daily aim is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment in which those we work alongside grow while providing a warm, welcoming experience for our guests.

Taverna Costale is a local family-owned restaurant, pairing approachable hospitality with an elevated menu designed by Top Chef Fabio Viviani. It is the perfect blend of a rustic Italian eatery, an energetic local tavern, and an upscale modern restaurant.

With an eclectic menu, including coastal creations, and a focus on exciting cocktails and craft beer from independent breweries, Taverna Costale is sure to be a favorite for those who want to gather with friends.

If you believe in this idea and vision, it's time to help us build the next great experience for our guests. It is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Position: Prep Cook

Duties:

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest's feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Understands and complies with quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work-station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range, refrigeration equipment etc.
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!