LINE COOK

Job Summary

Join our founding kitchen team at Capriciano Osteria as a Line Cook and be part of one of Santa Rosa's most exciting new restaurant openings! Opening May 2025, Capriciano is a seafood-forward Italian osteria featuring fresh handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and carefully sourced proteins — all under the direction of our Executive Chef with a fine dining pedigree rooted in Sonoma County hospitality. We want cooks who take pride in their craft and are excited to build something great from the ground up.

Duties

• Execute menu items consistently and efficiently from your assigned station — sauté, grill, fish, pasta, or pizza
• Maintain proper mise en place throughout service — prep, portion, and organize your station
• Follow all recipes, plating standards, and quality specifications set by the Executive Chef
• Prepare and execute fresh pasta dishes including Ravioli al Limone, Gnocchi di Manzo, Spaghetti con Gamberi e Vongole, Rigatoni Mezzi, and Lasagna to spec
• Communicate clearly with the team during service — calling tickets, coordinating timing, requesting support
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards including proper temperature control and labeling
• Assist with daily prep duties as needed before and after service
• Receive and properly store deliveries
• Keep your station and surrounding kitchen areas clean and organized throughout and after service

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of line cook experience in a full-service kitchen
• Solid knife skills and technique across cooking methods — particularly sauté, grill, and pasta
• Fresh pasta experience a strong plus
• Ability to work efficiently and stay calm under pressure during peak service
• Understanding of food safety and kitchen sanitation protocols
• Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Open availability including evenings and weekends

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person