Culinary Position - Pizza Cooks, Line Cooks Full-Time!

brings the best of Southern Italian cooking straight to your plate in the heart of our nation’s capital. Anchored by the legacy of the Osteria MORINI brand, Cucina MORINI takes a distinctively Southern Italian approach to cuisine while upholding the same standards of excellence, consistency, and service. At Cucina MORINI, we pay homage to the rich culinary traditions of Italy’s enchanting coast to the South. Using only the highest-quality ingredients, our menu offers a delightful array of fresh crudi dishes alongside handmade pasta and signature specialties inspired by the flavors of the region.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Part-time Line Cooks to join the team. Be a part of this truly unique restaurant and work alongside hospitality pioneers and positive team members in an inclusive and professional environment. We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days of employment for full-time employees. Line Cook Responsibilities include:
Work and serve as key member of a talented and diverse culinary team and restaurant, preparing and executing the menu at direction of Chefs with utmost quality, precision and consistency
Learn and develop maximum proficiency with the various stations (garde manger, pasta, grill, saute, pizza) as assigned by Chefs, which includes preparing and cleaning stations properly, stocking stations adequately for service, and communicating actively with Chefs and colleagues to facilitate smooth and efficient kitchen
Work in a high-intensity kitchen and work environment and be able to handle rigors of busy services while not sacrificing quality and consistency of dishes
Support other areas of the kitchen as needed, and be able and willing to assist teammates in the kitchen as needed, including handling duties of other stations (i.e., pastry, pasta, etc.) or supporting prep cooks

Line Cook Qualifications and Necessary Skills:
At least 1 year of relevant restaurant experience preferred
Culinary and/or college degree recommended with considerable working knowledge of relevant food preparation
Genuine passion for cooking, restaurant hospitality and learning new skills
Highly organized, productive, and able to work meticulously in a high-intensity kitchen / work environment
Broad and flexible availability to work – AM/PM service and prep/production
Physical requirements include: ability to handle and carry trays, smallware, equipment, or other items up to 35lbs, and to stand, walk up and down stairs, and exert well-paced mobility for extended period of time
Altamarea Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.