Saute Cook

About the role

Taverna Toscana is an authentic Italian chophouse located in Bradenton, Florida, blending culinary excellence with modern leisure. Known for its warm atmosphere, wonderful people, and passion for fresh air and good food, it offers a vibrant dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guests feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Chop, slice, and prepare ingredients necessary for sautéed dishes, including vegetables, meats, and sauces
• Skillfully sauté dishes as per recipes or instructions, ensuring consistency and high-quality output
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period
• 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, etc.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and team-members
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20+ pounds
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Florida Food Handlers Card
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe handling practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

• $15 - $18 per hour

Schedule

• Variable schedule to accommodate restaurant operations