Line Cook - Pasta/Pantry

Join the Max Hospitality team!

Max a Mia, located in Avon, CT, is on the lookout for a passionate and skilled full-time Line Cook who specializes in pasta and pantry. If you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and have a love for Italian cuisine, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our dynamic team!

Max Hospitality has been committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience to our guests. We aim to exceed customer expectations by creating seasonal dishes that highlight high-quality ingredients, sourced locally when possible. We are seeking team members who share our mission and are eager to contribute to our evolving restaurant group. 

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Paid sick time, Paid time off, Paid training, Referral program, Vision insurance

• A Supportive Team Environment

• Opportunities for Growth and Development

• Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing food to support the kitchen and Executive Chef.

• Assisting in creating dishes that exceed guest expectations.

• Being cross-trained on various kitchen stations such as Pantry to provide flexibility and meet the kitchen’s needs during high-volume service times.

• Adhering to safety and quality standards by following established policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Preparing items for service, including chopping vegetables, making sauces, and butchering meats.

• Supporting other stations or special events as needed.

• Maintaining professional behavior and time management skills.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience and previous experience as a Line Cook is REQUIRED (at least 2 years in a restaurant preferred)

• Expertise in pasta preparation is highly desired

• Flexibility to work with pantry or cold items as needed

• Adaptability to upcoming changes, as we are planning to relocate within Avon this June

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Good time management skills and professional behavior

• Open availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Diversity creates a healthy atmosphere: Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.