Hiring: Cook (Dinner/Line/Prep/Cold Side Cooks Especially Sought)

Nonna’s Kitchen in downtown Spearfish, South Dakota is looking for a talented, passionate, and creative cook, especially dinner cook, to help us take our highly acclaimed Italian restaurant to the next level. Nonna’s working vision is to be the premier Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge in the Black Hills, focused on offering an unrivaled guest experience revolving around exquisite, home-made dishes and a superior libation selection served by a welcoming, professional staff in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Primary responsibilities would include:

Leading food preparation and cooking, ensuring superior preparation and presentation using only the highest quality ingredients

Helping to maintain a fully-stocked kitchen inventory

Ensuring compliance with all appropriate safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards

Secondary responsibilities would include:

Developing Italian-themed dishes to complement the regular and seasonal menus

Advising on menu pricing in collaboration with the restaurant manager/owner

Engaging in customer relations

Building and nurturing professional contacts with vendors and the culinary community

Skill sets being sought:

A proven and superior track record as a cook/chef

Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods

Ability to work efficiently and quickly

Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with other staff members

Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical endurance to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects

Willingness to learn new recipes and techniques and adapt to changes in the menu

A creative, sensitive, and inspiring palate that loves Italian food

Superior work ethic and organizational ability

Understanding of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures

High standards of cleanliness and safety

An infectious enthusiasm for the restaurant’s vision!

Certification from a culinary school or serve safe is a plus

Location: 544 N Main St. Spearfish, SD 57783

Hours: Full and part time mornings and/or evenings, Wednesdays to Sundays

Compensation: $12-16 an hour (skill dependent)

Benefits include competitive pay, favorable hours, meal plans and employee discounts, prime working conditions, and expansive potential for professional growth in the Nonna’s family and brand as we seek to maintain our commitment to excellence while reaching for new heights!