Food Expeditor/Cold Line Cook

Food Expeditor/Cold Line Cook

Due' Cucina Italiana is looking for a Food Expeditor/Cold Line Cook to join our Redmond team! This is a part-time position with availability needed Monday-Friday from roughly 10:00am - 2:30pm.

At Due' Cucina Italiana we love food that is real, fresh and authentic. We serve homemade pasta bowls and other dishes inspired by the best of the Italian tradition. All of our dishes are cooked fresh from scratch every day, including our pasta that is extruded in the pasta lab right inside our restaurant.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about and place value on:

• Treating customers as family
• Leading by example
• Helping one another
• Working hard (and having fun while doing it!)
• Being open and honest
• Being humble

Wage and Benefits Offered:

• A fun and friendly work environment
• Medical Insurance that includes an Employee Assistance Program (Full-time 30+ hours/week)
• Dental Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week)
• Vision Insurance (Full-time 30+ hours/week)
• Paid sick time
• Free meals on shift
• Employee dining discount at all Due' Cucina locations
• Competitive compensation, based on experience $23.00-$25.00/hour base wage.
• Growth Opportunities

In this role, the Expeditor/Cold Line Cook will:

• Demonstrate and uphold our company core values.
• Put orders together with a sense of urgency, making sure all plates are properly garnished.
• Be responsible for ensuring orders are completed to guest satisfaction and restaurant manager's specifications.
• Keep open communication with the Front of House team to effectively meet the needs of our guests.
• Monitor prepared menu items to determine if quality standards are being obtained.
• Properly break down the station and clean for the next shift, restocking if necessary.
• Assist with basic food preparation, packaging, and labeling items when needed.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized including the walk-in.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• This position is subject to a background check that includes verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The background check will be initiated after a conditional job offer is made. In accordance with Washington State law, a prior criminal history does not automatically bar you from employment. We review all records on an individualized basis relative to the specific duties of the position.
• 1 year of previous kitchen experience.
• High-energy, proactive individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work (and have fun!) in a diverse team.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Attention to detail.
• Passionate about food.
• Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handler's card within 7 days of hire.
• Ability to stand continuously throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and move quickly.
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must speak conversational English.
• Ability to speak or understand Spanish is a plus (although not required).