Prep Cook
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CRISTIAN PIETOSO RESTAURANT GROUP
Cincinnati, OH, US
Summary
The prep cook is responsible for washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients while maintaining a clean and organized workstation. They also support line cooks during service and assist with inventory management and kitchen sanitation.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Cincinnati, OH 45208, Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly, A Taste of Italy nestled in the Hyde Park Neighborhood. Forno Osteria & Bar offers a classic, rustic Italian dining experience complete with wood-fired Neapolitan Style Pizza and Housemad Pasta, that delights the senses and transports you to Italy. Chef Cristian Pietoso's passion for Italian cuisine is evident in every dish. We are currently looking for an experienced prep cook to help facilitate an unforgettable experience for our guests.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation: Wash, chop, slice, dice, and portion vegetables, fruits, meats, and other ingredients.
Recipe Adherence: Accurately measure and mix ingredients for recipes, sauces, and dressings.
Station Setup: Organize and stock workstations with necessary ingredients and tools for cooks.
Kitchen Maintenance: Keep prep areas, tools, and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized.
Inventory & Stocking: Monitor supplies, label items, put away deliveries, and alert managers to shortages.
Sanitation & Safety: Follow all food safety guidelines, clean spills, and take out trash.
Support: Assist line cooks during service by providing prepared ingredients and performing other duties like dishwashing as needed.
Benefits
Full Time employees can enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (70% company covered) and/ or Short Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% covered) after 60 days of employment.
401k offered with 3% match after one year of employment.
Closed on Sundays (with the exception of Easter, Mother's Day, and other potential major holidays)
Flexible Schedule
Qualifications: Essential Skills & Requirements
Strong knife skills and ability to work efficiently.
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Physical stamina (standing, lifting).
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
Often the first person in the kitchen, working early shifts.
A supportive, labor-intensive role that requires multitasking and organization.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Located just north of Downtown in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati’s hip and historic neighborhood, Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano has long been a fine dining staple of the city during its two decades of operation. Owners Nicola and Maureen Pietoso pride their restaurant not only for its highly acclaimed contemporary Italian menu, extensive wine list, and variety of unique dining spaces, but most especially for their restaurant’s long-standing reputation for being warmly hospitable and accommodating.
Founded
1996
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Located just north of Downtown in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati’s hip and historic neighborhood, Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano has long been a fine dining staple of the city during its two decades of operation. Owners Nicola and Maureen Pietoso pride their restaurant not only for its highly acclaimed contemporary Italian menu, extensive wine list, and variety of unique dining spaces, but most especially for their restaurant’s long-standing reputation for being warmly hospitable and accommodating.
Founded
1996
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
