Line Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group•St. Petersburg, FL

About The Position

Our daily aim is to provide a welcoming and supportive environment in which those we work alongside grow while providing a warm, welcoming experience for our guests. Taverna Costale is a local family-owned restaurant, pairing approachable hospitality with an elevated menu designed by Top Chef Fabio Viviani. It is the perfect blend of a rustic Italian eatery, an energetic local tavern, and an upscale modern restaurant. With an eclectic menu, including coastal creations, and a focus on exciting cocktails and craft beer from independent breweries, Taverna Costale is sure to be a favorite for those who want to gather with friends. If you believe in this idea and vision, it’s time to help us build the next great experience for our guests. It is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Partnership & Hiring Note: Taverna Costale is a partner restaurant of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group. While we collaborate closely with the FVH team, all open positions are hired directly by Taverna Costale.

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
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20+ pounds
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Responsibilities

Prepares 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
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Other duties assigned