Join our team at our long‑established, family‑style Italian restaurant, where fresh ingredients, tradition, and genuine hospitality come together every day. We’re looking for a Pantry Cook who takes pride in careful preparation, clean presentation, and supporting a smooth, efficient kitchen. If you enjoy being part of a team that treats both guests and employees like family, we’d love to meet you.

Benefits:

Employee Discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Free uniforms

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare dressings, sauces, vinaigrettes, and other condiments according to restaurant standards.

Wash, chop, and prepare ingredients for salads and cold dishes.

Plate and garnish menu items with attention to presentation and consistency.

Monitor inventory levels and restock pantry supplies as needed.

Ensure all ingredients are fresh, properly handled, and stored according to food safety guidelines.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout service.

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations at all times.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Previous experience as a Pantry Cook or in a similar kitchen role preferred.

Familiarity with kitchen equipment, tools, and food preparation techniques.

Strong knife skills with excellent attention to detail and presentation.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work Styles:

Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Adjustment - Job requires maturity, poise, flexibility, and restraint to cope with pressure, stress, criticism, setbacks, personal and work-related problems, etc.

Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Conscientiousness - Job requires dependability, commitment to doing the job correctly and carefully, and being trustworthy, accountable, and attentive to details.

Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.

Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Teamwork - Job requires the ability to work as part of a team, supporting coworkers and contributing to a positive, efficient work environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and work in a kitchen environment for extended periods.

Must be able to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to complete the essential duties of the job with or without accommodation.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Food handler training preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None