Full Time Pantry Cook

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