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Maggiano's Little Italy

Line Cook

Maggiano's Little Italy, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117

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Description

Immediately Hiring - LINE COOKS

Full & Part-Time Opportunities!

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Our Teammates Enjoy:

- Great Pay

- Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week

- Paid Sick Leave benefits available 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 discounts

Job 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

Requirements

Qualification 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