Cook, Maria and Enzo's Ristorante
About The Position
Delaware North’s Patina Group is hiring experienced full-time Cooks at Maria and Enzo's Ristorante in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Cooks prepare food, follow quality standards, operate kitchen equipment, and uphold health codes and sanitation regulations. The role requires experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Italian or Mediterranean restaurant environment and knowledge of Italian cuisine, ingredients, food products, food safety, and sanitation. The work involves preparing and storing food to specification, maintaining clean and stocked work areas, controlling and recording waste, and completing opening, closing, side-work, and end-of-day inventory duties. The position also requires standing and walking throughout the shift and performing physically demanding kitchen tasks in varying temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.
Requirements
- At least five years of food-preparation experience in a high-volume, fast-paced Italian or Mediterranean restaurant environment.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in basic English.
- Proficiency in fundamental knife skills, including brunoise, julienne, and chiffonade.
- Working knowledge of Italian cuisine, ingredients, and food products.
- Experience operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, including Robo Coupe processors, buffalo choppers, steam kettles, and combi ovens.
- Ability to accurately read, interpret, and execute recipes, production sheets, and preparation instructions.
- Knowledge of and ability to safely operate kitchen tools, equipment, and utensils, including knives and small kitchen appliances.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including temperature control, FIFO product rotation, cross-contamination prevention, and safe food handling.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more, reach up to seven feet, bend, and squat.
- Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift and perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving products and equipment.
- Ability to chop, mix, blend, and whip foods and liquids and operate kitchen equipment manually.
- Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to hot kitchen equipment and ovens and refrigerated preparation areas.
- No high school diploma or GED is required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food according to portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures; maintain proper food temperatures and storage, ensure menu-item freshness and quality, and package products to specifications.
- Keep workstations, coolers, and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Follow waste-control guidelines and record waste on the spoilage sheet.
- Perform opening, closing, and side-work duties, as well as end-of-day inventory, in accordance with guidelines.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Eligible team members may receive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Eligible team members may receive a 401(k) with company match
- Eligible team members may receive paid vacation days and holidays
- Eligible team members may receive paid parental bonding leave
- Eligible team members may receive an employee assistance program
- Eligible team members may receive tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
