Traveling Chef

DescriptionWe are the Cristian Pietoso Italian Restaurant Group, and we are looking for a Traveling Chef to join our team and prepare delicious Italian meals for our guests. Chef responsibilities include running a scratch kitchen, studying recipes, hiring staff, doing inventory, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

We are a scratch kitchen that prepares authentic Italian cuisine.

Responsibilities

Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
Cook food in a timely manner
Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
Inform wait staff about daily specials
Ensure appealing plate presentation
Supervise Cooks and back of the house employees
Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
Monitor food stock and place orders
Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Benefits:

Opportunities for growth within a respected Cincinnati restaurant group
Creative input in menu development
Supportive, team-driven culture
70% company covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
2 week PTO in your first year, 3 weeks PTO following your first year
3 paid sick days
6 paid holidays
Closed Sundays (Open for Sunday Brunch on Easter and Mother's Day)
401(k)
401(k) matching

QualificationsSkills

Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
Leadership skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Excellent time management abilities
Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
Familiarity with sanitation regulations
Culinary school diploma preferred