Pasta Prep Cook

Sprout II LLC

Pasta Prep Cook

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    JOB OVERVIEW

    The Pasta Maker/Prep is responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality pasta and supporting daily kitchen production. This role plays a key part in maintaining the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and passionate about artisanal food production. $18.50/hour + tips.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Prepare both fresh and extruded pasta doughs and shapes according to established recipes and standards

    • Prepare and portion pasta fillings, sauces, and other ingredients needed for production

    • Pack and label internal production orders accurately and efficiently

    • Operate and maintain pasta-making equipment

    • Assist with daily food production, including sauces, fillings, and other prepared items

    • Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all products

    • Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines (FIFO, labeling, storage, etc.)

    • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace

    • Assist with inventory, prep lists, and production planning

    • Support kitchen operations as needed

    • Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.

    • Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.

    • Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.

    • Follow sanitation guidelines set forth by Health Department

    • Attends all scheduled employee meetings.

    • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

    WORKING CONDITIONS AND EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

    • Work schedule will may vary between early morning to late evening, weekends and holidays

    • Shifts will range from 6 – 8 hours and you may at times be asked to work overtime

    • Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.

    • Respectful to all guests that have chosen to dine in our restaurants.

    • Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant

    • Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations

    • Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times

    • Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.

    • Welcome and accept feedback and coaching from the management team in order to maintain and grow as an employee

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • High school diploma or equivalent.

    • Must be at least 18 years of age.

    • Previous kitchen or food production experience preferred (pasta-making experience a plus)

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

    • Strong organizational and time management skills

    • Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely

    • Team-oriented with a positive attitude

    • Food Handler Certification required

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).

    • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

    • Be able to ascend and descend up to 2 floors of stairs.

    • Comfortable working in a kitchen environment (heat, sharp tools, etc)