DescriptionImmediately Hiring - LINE COOKS Full & Part-Time Opportunities! T ext APPLY to 972-###-####Our Teammates Enjoy: • Great Pay • Overtime eligibility for full-time work over 40 hours/week• Paid Sick Leave benefits avaliable in applicable states• Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at maggianosjobs.com/benefits.html• FREE Education assistance• Scratch kitchen• Authentic family recipes• Lots of other perks and discountsJob summary:Responsible for the preparation, presentation and service of all menu items as requested by the customer and management.Essential functions: Must be willing and able to:
- Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests and presentations
- Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of menu items
- Master functions specific to menu item preparation requirements
- Safely use equipment as necessary in preparation of menu items
- Read a thermometer correctly and accurately
- Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
- Set up correct serving ware for specific position
- Operate all functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
- Maintain menu item counts and communicate to coordinator when getting low
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
- Maintain food quality standards
- Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers
- Perform calmly and effectively under pressure
- Perform more than one task at a time
- Perform varied duties to ensure proper heart of house operation according to standing operating procedure
Accountabilities:Must be willing and able to:
- Acquire and wear appropriate uniform as prescribed
- Work under more than average stressful conditions
- Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
- Ensure that all menu items are correctly accounted for on computer register system
- Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift
- Follow proper hand washing procedures (see sanitation article)
- Follow sanitation guidelines according to standing operation procedures
RequirementsQualification standards:Prefer a minimum of 2 years restaurant experience or the equivalent. Must have knowledge and experience in the preparation of food items.Must be willing and able to:
- Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
- Project a friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
- Provide a clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
- Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
- Stand and/or walk for an entire shift
- Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicable
- Retrieve and stock shelves and coolers
- Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
- Accept constructive criticism
- Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
- Perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures
Maggiano's Little Italy® truly is a very special group of restaurants. Technically, we're a chain, but in principle, we're more like an extended family. Each restaurant is similar in menu and philosophy but is built to reflect the history of its host city. Inside, high-energy, full-service dining rooms reminiscent of pre-war Little Italy, elegant banquet facilities and customer-friendly carryout leave no doubt you're visiting an authentic Maggiano's Little Italy® restaurant. equal opportunity employer