We're looking for a hard working and talented cook to join our culinary team on a full time basis. Our line cooks rotate stations on a nightly basis and are proficient on garde manger, saute, and pizza stations. Specific experience with dough management and/or cooking with wood fire is a plus for this role!
Della's is a wood-fired California pizzeria with seasonal share plates. Service is fast paced and our cooks work efficiently and cleanly in our open kitchen, taking pride in the food we present to our guests.
We are open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday with night shifts starting at 3pm. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years experience in a high volume/fast-paced kitchen environment and be able to provide references from former or current employers. Our ideal candidate has a track record of functioning well within a team and showing a bias for action.
Cooks are tipped out by service staff and by guests. All gratuities are included on biweekly paychecks.
Primary responsibilities:
- Perform delegated tasks from Chef and ownership
- Day to day food preparation according to company standards
- Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
- Close the kitchen in the absence of the Chef, adhering to set checklists
- Maintain a nightly prep list of station needs
- Follow the FIFO method to maximize freshness
- Assist in food inventory and control
- Clean food prep areas, equipment, utensils and strictly adhere to sanitation, food safety, and hygiene guidelines
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required