Prep Cook

Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Health Insurance, Insurance, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Quality Metrics, Restaurant, Seafood Department, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
Today

Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:

  • 25% Employee Discount: 25% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location; 50% days offered at every location on varying days.
  • Paid Time Off for eligible employees
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
  • Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
  • Free Shift Meal (yum!)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Discounted Pet Insurance

Our prep cooks play an important role in setting the restaurant up for success every shift.

  • Prep Cooks prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces using a variety of equipment and utensils.
  • Prep Cooks portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Prep Cooks understand and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Prep Cooks maintain proper cooling charts and label all food products made. 

Required skills and qualifications to be a Prep Cook with Alta Via Market Square:

  • 6 months of experience in food preparation
  • Able to follow written recipes and supervisor instructions
  • Basic knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, etc.
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others

Physical requirements for Prep Cook with Alta Via Market Square:

  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
  • Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds

Alta Via: Fresh handmade pastas and grilled meats and vegetables are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal, modern Italian cooking with passionately-sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.
Alta Via Pizzeria (AVP) is an extension of the Alta Via brand. AVP offers a fresh take on modern Italian cooking in a casual and friendly environment. We feature appetizers, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches served in a lively dining space.

Benefits

Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Other

Job Type

Full time, Part time

Schedule

Weekend availability, Monday to Friday

About the Company

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Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria