Back of House Cook

Now Hiring: Back of House Cooks - Multiple Positions Open

Prep Cook • Line Cook • Sauté Cook

Taverna Toscana is growing, and we're building out our back of house team. Whether you're a seasoned line cook who owns your station, a sauté cook with fire in your hands, or a prep cook ready to level up - we want to meet you.

Multiple full-time openings. Competitive pay. Real Italian food. A kitchen that takes pride in the craft.
Apply today - interviews happening now.

About Taverna Toscana

Tuscany and Florida share three distinct traits: a warm sun, wonderful people, and a passion for fresh air and good food. Nowhere is that more evident than Taverna Toscana, an authentic Italian chophouse that blends culinary excellence with modern leisure. Located in Bradenton, Florida's friendliest city, Taverna Toscana's indoor/outdoor concept is buzzing with families, foodies, CEOs and couples alike. The steaks are aged to perfection, the pasta is made from scratch, the drinks are crafted with care, and the decor draws the mind to Italy itself. It's not a hidden gem. It's a bold statement. And it's calling for you.

It is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Partnership & Hiring Note: Taverna Toscana is a partner restaurant of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group. While we collaborate closely with the FVH team, all open positions are hired directly by Taverna Toscana.

Position: Back of House Cook (Prep Cook, Line Cook, Sauté Cook)

We are actively hiring for multiple back of house positions including Prep Cook, Line Cook, and Sauté Cook . Whether you're an experienced line cook, a skilled sauté cook, or a strong prep cook ready to grow, we want to hear from you.

Duties:

• Provide quality, genuine hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Skillfully cook and sauté dishes per recipes or chef's instructions, ensuring consistency and high-quality output
• Chop, slice, and prepare ingredients necessary for prep, line, and sautéed dishes, including vegetables, meats, and sauces
• Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of products served
• Know and consistently comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment, etc.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handle, store and rotate all products properly
• Assist in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed
• Close the kitchen properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations; assist others in closing the kitchen
• Adhere to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking (level of experience required will vary by position)
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and basic kitchen, health, and safety guidelines
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!