Prep Cook
alla vita nashvilleFranklin (TN)
About the role
Alla Vita | In partnership with Chef Lee Wolen & Boka Restaurant Group Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Alla Vita celebrates simple, delicious food made with high-quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality.
The Role:
Working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership team, the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and supporting kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient service. This role is essential in maintaining organization, consistency, and quality across all food production.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare ingredients and components for service according to standardized recipes
- Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment
- Demonstrate basic cooking techniques and knife skills
- Label, date, and properly store all prepped items following food safety standards
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and prep areas
- Follow proper food storage procedures, including FIFO and rotation
- Assist with production needs across the kitchen to support service
- Maintain a strong sense of urgency to ensure timely and efficient prep execution
- Accurately follow recipes while adhering to allergy and dietary restrictions
- Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in a timely and thorough manner
- Communicate with kitchen leadership regarding inventory, equipment needs, and safety concerns
- Support teammates with cleaning, organization, and additional prep tasks as needed
Who You Are:
- Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and knife skills
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Team-oriented with a positive and collaborative mindset
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
- Maintain all required health and sanitation certifications
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Why This RoleBe part of a kitchen team focused on consistency, quality, and collaboration
- Gain hands-on experience in a structured and supportive environment
- Opportunity to grow within Boka Restaurant Group, who prioritize internal advancement and long-term careers
Benefits & Perks:
Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!
Physical Requirements:
- Lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Safely and effectively use all necessary kitchen tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
- Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the kitchen
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced environments
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