Topo Gigio Ristorante is located on Wells Street in the heart of Old Town. The restaurant is a long-established staple for fine Italian cuisine and has been nationally recognized as one of the best Italian restaurants in the country. We currently have an opening for a PM Line Cook to join our team of talented cooks to continue the tradition of fine Italian cooking.
LINE COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
Line Cooks are responsible for the preparation, production and presentation of all menu items.
Essential functions include:
Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
Maintain food safety and quality standards
Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Get along well with others and be a team player
Apply In-Person preferred