Back of House Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group•Bradenton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Taverna Toscana is growing, and we're building out our back of house team. We are actively hiring for multiple back of house positions including Prep Cook, Line Cook, and Sauté Cook. Whether you're an experienced line cook, a skilled sauté cook, or a strong prep cook ready to grow, we want to hear from you. We offer multiple full-time openings, competitive pay, real Italian food, and a kitchen that takes pride in the craft. Interviews are happening now.

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
Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking (level of experience required will vary by position)
Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and basic kitchen, health, and safety guidelines
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen 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)

Responsibilities

Provide quality, genuine hospitality in a timely manner
Ensure guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
Prepare 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
Skillfully cook and sauté dishes per recipes or chef's instructions, ensuring consistency and high-quality output
Chop, slice, and prepare ingredients necessary for prep, line, and sautéed dishes, including vegetables, meats, and sauces
Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
Know and consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
Handle, store and rotate all products properly
Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others in closing the kitchen
Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned