Cooks (Donelson Location)

We’re looking for a few great people to join our small but mighty kitchen teams at both of our Nashville locations. At Nicoletto’s, prep cooks are the backbone of what we do—bringing consistency, care, and attention to detail to every batch of fresh pasta, sauce, and topping. You’ll help keep the kitchen organized, stocked, and ready so service runs smoothly every day.

We’re a family-owned Italian kitchen focused on high-quality pasta and building a strong sense of community. We’re looking for team players who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and leave the ego at the door.

We’re open 7 days a week, with flexible scheduling options.

Dinner is pasta time—so evening and weekend availability is important.

What you’ll do:

• Prep and cook menu items to Nicoletto’s standards
• Set up and stock stations for service
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Follow proper food handling and sanitation practices
• Assist with chopping, portioning, and packaging
• Support opening and closing duties

What you bring:

• Kitchen experience preferred
• Ability to stay focused and move efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Positive, team-first attitude
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and equipment
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay (average $22–$23/hr with tips)
• Whole-house tip share
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• Staff meals and employee discounts
• A supportive, family-oriented work environment

Since starting, Nicoletto’s bustling dried pasta factory has tripled in size to accommodate growing wholesale and retail orders from shops and marinara-lovers across the country. Nicoletto’s is always made traditionally: bronze-cut. More texture means more sauce coverage which means you get the best pasta bowl you’ve ever had, every time— whether you get it at the restaurant, or you make it at home.