We are looking for an experienced full time Line Cook to join our high-performing kitchen team. Alto Pino is a small Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Duluth. We opened in October 2024, and we’re building a reputation as one of the best restaurants in Duluth. We offer quality food and excellent service in a welcoming environment. We make scratch-made, thoughtful food. We are looking for people who care deeply about the details and are passionate about food and service. Because we are small, we all wear multiple hats, help each other, and each of us has a strong sense of collaboration, professionalism, ownership and accountability.
The Line Cook role is not just about turning out great dishes. Because it’s an open kitchen, it’s also about contributing to the guest experience. This role requires a polished professional with excellent communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively with both front and back of house. The ideal candidate is also proactive in staying on top of prep and mise en place, and is obsessive about keeping a clean station. We are open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner service, and are looking for someone who is available 4 - 5 shifts per week. Candidates should also be willing and able to occasionally cover dish and prep shifts.
This is a really exciting time to join Alto Pino. It’s a great opportunity to learn a new cuisine and new techniques, and grow with us. We have a strong team and we are looking for a polished, professional and experienced Line Cook to keep our momentum going!
Responsibilities
- Efficiently prepare high-quality food by following recipes and pickups in collaboration with others working the line
- Proactively manage mise en place, prep list, station setup and shutdown
- Maintain a clean station and contribute to dining room ambiance through a calm, polished demeanor
- Communicate effectively with the Prep, Sous and Executive chefs
- Apply proactive critical thinking to prioritize work and solve problems
- Operate independently and safely without direct supervision
- Contribute to new dish ideation and creation
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of experience as a Line Cook at a full-service restaurant
- Knowledge of food safety requirements
- Proficiency with use and maintenance of basic kitchen equipment
- Ability and willingness to read and follow recipes, pickups, prep lists and opening/closing checklists
- Efficiency and multitasking
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other team members
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability and willingness to work prep and dish shifts to back up others
- Because of the equipment used, candidates must be over 18
Preferences:
- Experience at a higher end/fine dining restaurant
- ServeSafe certification
- Culinary degree or certification
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Pay DOE. Please provide two professional references.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please provide two professional references with contact information.
Work Location: In person
