Hot Line Cook

Part-Time Hot Line Cook

Due' Cucina Italiana is looking for a part-time Hot Line Cook to join our West Seattle team! The restaurant is located at 4437 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116.

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

In this role the Hot Line Cook will:

• Demonstrate and uphold our company core values at all times.
• Accurately and efficiently cook pasta, sauces, and other hot food items according to company standards.
• Prepare and portion ingredients in advance to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Handle all preparation for items required in daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with the Cold Line and Food Expeditor to ensure seamless BOH workflow.
• Take responsibility for daily hotline operations and maintain general kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow all standard recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods, and kitchen procedures consistently.
• Stock and maintain adequate levels of food products at your station to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen, including the walk-in cooler.
• Comply with all nutrition, sanitation, and food safety guidelines.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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).