Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Customer Relations, Heavy Lifting, Maintain Compliance, Meal Plans, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Sanitation, Team Player
LOCATION
Spearfish, SD
POSTED
30+ days ago
Hiring: Cook (Dinner/Line/Prep/Cold Side Cooks Especially Sought)
Nonna’s Kitchen in downtown Spearfish, South Dakota is looking for a talented, passionate, and creative cook, especially dinner cook, to help us take our highly acclaimed Italian restaurant to the next level. Nonna’s working vision is to be the premier Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge in the Black Hills, focused on offering an unrivaled guest experience revolving around exquisite, home-made dishes and a superior libation selection served by a welcoming, professional staff in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Primary responsibilities would include:
Leading food preparation and cooking, ensuring superior preparation and presentation using only the highest quality ingredients
Helping to maintain a fully-stocked kitchen inventory
Ensuring compliance with all appropriate safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards
Secondary responsibilities would include:
Developing Italian-themed dishes to complement the regular and seasonal menus
Advising on menu pricing in collaboration with the restaurant manager/owner
Engaging in customer relations
Building and nurturing professional contacts with vendors and the culinary community
Skill sets being sought:
A proven and superior track record as a cook/chef
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods
Ability to work efficiently and quickly
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with other staff members
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Physical endurance to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects
Willingness to learn new recipes and techniques and adapt to changes in the menu
A creative, sensitive, and inspiring palate that loves Italian food
Superior work ethic and organizational ability
Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
High standards of cleanliness and safety
An infectious enthusiasm for the restaurant’s vision!
Certification from a culinary school or serve safe is a plus
Location: 544 N Main St. Spearfish, SD 57783
Hours: Full and part time mornings and/or evenings, Wednesdays to Sundays
Compensation: $12-16 an hour (skill dependent)
Benefits include competitive pay, favorable hours, meal plans and employee discounts, prime working conditions, and expansive potential for professional growth in the Nonna’s family and brand as we seek to maintain our commitment to excellence while reaching for new heights!