Line/Prep Cook
IL Fiorello is an established organic Farm and Olive Grove. We are an internationally known olive oil producer. The Bistro is a plant forward kitchen that showcases our Olive Oils and Farm Produce.
Objective:
This position is part of the Il Fiorello Team with emphasis on our Oils and Organic Farm to Table Bistro and Events. We work as a team to ensure standards for our food and presentations.
Responsibilities
- Proper food storage and handling
- Complete prep list and rotation of products
- Track inventory usage and relay necessary orders to head chefs
- Complete mise en place for daily "From the Farm" menu, including IFOCC events, private events and weekend Bistro specials
- Preparation of sensory tasting and menu pairings
- Preparation and presentation of Bistro menu items and private event meals
- Maintain Kitchen cleanliness and organization
- Collaboration with the entire team
- Menu changes and development
- Harvest and utilize organic garden
- Prep work for retail pantry items including jams, jellies, mustards, and hot sauce while practicing safe canning and preservation techniques.
- Prior knowledge of bread baking is a plus.
Candidate Qualities for This Position
- Team mentality and communication skills
- Knowledge of seasonal produce and herb identification
- Passion for plant-forward cooking and kitchen creativity
- Organized and able to manage time efficiently
- Self-motivated and takes pride in their work
- Has experience working in a small kitchen and/or understands the way this affects day-to-day operations
- Can think forward and multitask when applicable
Position Requirements
- Minimum of one year's experience in related kitchen environments, appropriate physical activity for kitchen related tasks
- Food Safe Certificate
- Current, valid Driver's License
Training on site for our Olive Oils and Farm Produce
- Guaranteed 32-40 weekly.
- Work week is four or five days per week
- One weekend day per week
- 9 am to 5:00 pm
- Occasional evening events: arrival and departure time as assigned
- Four Grove Club events per year
- IFOOC Private Events
- Biweekly paycheck
- PTO accumulated up to 80 hours per year
- Holiday pay: Christmas, New Year's, Easter, Memorial, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day
- Health insurance benefit, supplements pending discussion of requirements
- 401k benefit after one year tenure