Pasta Prep Cook

Benefits:

• Tips
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Training & development

JOB OVERVIEW 
The Pasta Maker/Prep is responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality pasta and supporting daily kitchen production. This role plays a key part in maintaining the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and passionate about artisanal food production. $18.50/hour + tips.
                        
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


-          Prepare both fresh and extruded pasta doughs and shapes according to established recipes and standards
-          Prepare and portion pasta fillings, sauces, and other ingredients needed for production
-          Pack and label internal production orders accurately and efficiently
-          Operate and maintain pasta-making equipment
-          Assist with daily food production, including sauces, fillings, and other prepared items
-          Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all products
-          Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines (FIFO, labeling, storage, etc.)
-          Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace
-          Assist with inventory, prep lists, and production planning
-          Support kitchen operations as needed
-          Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
-          Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
-          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.
-          Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by Health Department
-          Attends all scheduled employee meetings.
-          Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty. 
 
 
WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPECTED BEHAVIORS
-          Work schedule will may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays
-          Shifts will range from 6 – 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime
-          Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff. 
-          Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.  
-          Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant
-          Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations
-          Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times
-          Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
-          Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
-          High school diploma or equivalent. 
-          Must be at least 18 years of age.
-          Previous kitchen or food production experience preferred (pasta-making experience a plus)
-          Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
-          Strong organizational and time management skills
-          Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely
-          Team-oriented with a positive attitude
-          Food Handler Certification required
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
-          Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
-          Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
-          Be able to ascend and descend up to 2 floors of stairs.
-          Comfortable working in a kitchen environment (heat, sharp tools, etc)