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Maggiano's Little Italy

Prep Cook

Maggiano's Little Italy, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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IMMEDIATELY HIRING - Prep Cooks

Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities! - Text APPLY to

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 first step preparation of menu items, readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be transported and/or stored for use on line or for service.

Essential functions:

Must be willing and able to:

* Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of menu items

* Comprehend and follow designated pars in determining preparation quantities

* Use equipment as prescribed in preparation of menu items

* Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items

* Prepare food items according to prescribed recipes

* Master functions specific to menu item preparation requirements

* Operate all functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary

* Assist servers in cutting lemons and preparing garnishes

* Perform calmly and effectively under pressure

* Perform varied duties to ensure proper back of house operation according to standing operating procedure

* Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety

* Maintain food quality standards

* Communicate problems to management immediately

* Inventory supplies and communicate needs to management

Accountabilities:

Must be willing and able to:

* Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions

* Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift

* Follow proper hand washing procedures

* Be responsible for the material in the Maggiano's Little Italy employee safety manual and employee handbook

* Follow sanitation guidelines according to standing operation procedures

Requirements

Qualification standards:

Prefer previous restaurant experience or the equivalent.

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

* Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant

* 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

* Read a thermometer

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