Line & Prep Cooks Needed
About The Position
Piatti is hiring Line Cooks and Prep Cooks to prepare high-quality food in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen where creativity and precision are valued. Cooks prep, set up, and prepare food products in their assigned kitchen areas, following departmental quality standards and specifications so dishes meet guest expectations. They maintain the organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment, supporting smooth kitchen operations and a safe, pleasant environment for staff and guests. Piatti is a neighborhood Italian trattoria established in 1987, known for authentic Italian cuisine and house-made pasta. It is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern California-based hospitality management company that manages and develops a portfolio of more than 20 hotels and restaurants and provides financial, design, and development consulting services. The role calls for attention to detail, speed, accuracy, task prioritization, organization, and follow-through. Cooks should be able to think clearly, solve problems, exercise good judgment, communicate well, perform basic arithmetic, and support teammates. The posting describes a full-time position for purposes of employment classification; benefits are available to eligible full-time employees.
Requirements
- Attention to detail, speed, and accuracy when prepping and cooking dishes.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Clear thinking, problem-solving skills, and good judgment when addressing food-preparation challenges.
- Teamwork and willingness to support teammates.
- Strong communication skills.
- Basic arithmetic abilities.
Responsibilities
- Prep, set up, and prepare high-quality food products in the assigned kitchen area.
- Follow departmental quality standards and specifications to ensure dishes meet guest expectations.
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
- Contribute to smooth kitchen operations and a safe, pleasant environment for staff and guests.
- Support teammates and help deliver an exceptional dining experience.
Benefits
- Voluntary Benefit Center for ancillary coverages, including dental, vision, critical illness, hospital indemnity, travel insurance, and pet wellness coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings program for full-time and part-time employees over age 21.
- Travel and dining discounts at sister locations for all employees.
- Bonus awards recognizing employee service milestones.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
