Messina Modern Italian Kitchen, located just a few steps away from the iconic Climate Pledge Arena, combines modern Italian cuisine with the distinct flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Beyond the culinary experience, we are the definition of informal luxury. We are the ideal setting for family time, a late-night meeting, or a game. Experiment with a harmonious blend of old-world charm and contemporary innovation, all in the heart of the city.
We are looking for a person to call very busy brunch services. This requires extensive skills in every station as well as impeccable timing and communication skills.
We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to our menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important.
Responsibilities Prepare food items per guest orders of consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not prepare beyond estimated needs.
Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
Serves meals by reviewing recipes; assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients; and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.
Executes cold food production in accordance with standards of plating guide specifications.
Attends to the detail and presentation of each order.
Prepares ingredients by following recipes; slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients; adding seasonings; verifying taste; and plating meals.
Completes hot meal preparation by grilling, saut ing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items.
Stores leftovers according to established standards.
Assists with receipt of deliveries.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas.
Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules and dishwashing/pot washing as needed.
Assists with orienting new employees to their work area.
Implements suggestions within parameter of position and refers more complex concerns to supervisor.
Instructs personnel in use of new equipment and cleaning methods and provides efficient and effective methods of maintaining work area.
Participates in and/or contributes to programs, committees, or projects designed to improve quality of service and employee productivity.
Skills Proven experience as cook
Experience in using cutting tools and cookware
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Ability to work in a team
Very good communication skills
Excellent physical condition and stamina
$20 - $25 per/hour
Part - Time (Saturdays & Sunday)
Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
Management skills
Familiarity with industry's best practices
Leadership
Creativity
Hand-eye coordination
Time-management skills
Decision making
Handles pressure
Deals with uncertainty
High volume cooking
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
Formal culinary training can be helpful
Kitchen experience
Minimun kitchen experience 2 yr.
