Line Cook

Description
Immediately Hiring - LINE COOKS
FullTime & Part-Time Opportunities!
T ext APPLY to 972-203-6224
Our Teammates Enjoy:
•Great Pay
•Overtime eligibility for full-time work over 40 hours/week
•Paid Sick Leave benefits avaliable in applicable states
•Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at maggianosjobs.com/benefits.html
•FREE Education assistance
•Scratch kitchen
•Authentic family recipes
•Lots of other perks and discounts
Job summary:
Responsible for the preparation, presentation and service of all menu items as requested by the customer and management.
Essential functions:
Must be willing and able to:

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests and presentations
• Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of menu items
• Master functions specific to menu item preparation requirements
• Safely use equipment as necessary in preparation of menu items
• Read a thermometer correctly and accurately
• Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
• Set up correct serving ware for specific position
• Operate all functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to coordinator when getting low
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
• Maintain food quality standards
• Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers
• Perform calmly and effectively under pressure
• Perform more than one task at a time
• Perform varied duties to ensure proper heart of house operation according to standing operating procedure

Accountabilities:
Must be willing and able to:

• Acquire and wear appropriate uniform as prescribed
• Work under more than average stressful conditions
• Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
• Ensure that all menu items are correctly accounted for on computer register system
• Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift
• Follow proper hand washing procedures (see sanitation article)
• Follow sanitation guidelines according to standing operation procedures

Requirements
Qualification standards:
Prefer a minimum of 2 years restaurant experience or the equivalent. Must have knowledge and experience in the preparation of food items.
Must be willing and able to:

• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
• Project a friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
• Provide a clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
• Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
• Stand and/or walk for an entire shift
• Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicable
• Retrieve and stock shelves and coolers
• Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
• Accept constructive criticism
• Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
• Perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures

Maggiano's Little Italy® truly is a very special group of restaurants. Technically, we're a "chain," but in principle, we're more like an extended family. Each restaurant is similar in menu and philosophy but is built to reflect the history of its host city. Inside, high-energy, full-service dining rooms reminiscent of pre-war Little Italy, elegant banquet facilities and customer-friendly carryout leave no doubt you're visiting an authentic Maggiano's Little Italy® restaurant. equal opportunity employer