Pasta Vita is hiring a talented Line Cook to join our team.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing all items according to Pasta Vita recipes, plate presentations and specifications. In addition, you must maintain a clean and sanitary working environment and complete all assigned prep work and sets up individual cook station, while maintaining Pasta Vita product presentations, product quality and cook time standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepares basic components of each dish on our menu using our proven recipes
• Uses food preparation tools in accordance with manufactures instructions
• Weighs and measures ingredients for cooking
• Memorizes and utilizes our serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen
• Ensures that the kitchen, food prep areas and food storage areas meet facility cleaning standards. Utilizes the temperature management systems as instructed
• Adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Works with team of cooks to do portion prep work for other shifts when needed
• Monitors product freshness and rotates out old product based on a schedule created by the restaurant
• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by Commissary Chef

Mohegan Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle difficult situations and individuals
• Ability to read
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment safely
• Ability to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to maximize use of time
• Ability to read and follow recipes in the manner in which they are written
• Demonstrated ability to attention to detail
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience as a line cook, expeditor, or in prep OR 6 months as a line cook and culinary training
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Pasta Vita is Connecticut’s leading Gourmet-to-Go retail business with it's roots centered in Old Saybrook. In 2015, the Mohegan Holding Company entered into agreement to open various locations throughout Connecticut. Since 2015, The Mohegan Holding Company has opened 5 locations, including our state-of-the art Commissary where all of Pasta Vita’s 100 and counting freshly prepared entrees, salads, soups, sauces, breads, vegetarian options, desserts and our famous specialty-striped ravioli are made. The future is bright for Pasta Vita-the place to go, for "Gourmet to Go."