Grappino/The Bakery @ Grappino in Naples. FL is looking for a phenomenal back-of-house kitchen professional responsible for setting up, preparing, cooking, and plating Italian specialty dishes—specifically artisan pizzas and made-to-order salads.
PIZZA STATION DUTIES
- Mix, knead, proof, ball, and stretch or roll pizza dough to exact thickness and size specifications.
- Apply house red or white sauces, cheeses, and fresh toppings with consistent weight and distribution.
- Monitor deck, stone-fire, or conveyor ovens, rotating pizzas for even baking, proper crust char, and melted cheese.
- Slice, box, or plate the pizza cleanly for dining-room service or takeout orders.
- Maintain a clean work station, follow HACCP/local health department rules, and execute opening/closing cleaning checklists.
- Rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) methods and alert kitchen managers when ingredients or dough supplies run low.
Requirements/ Skills
- 1 to 3 years of commercial kitchen or line cook experience; familiarity with scratch-made pizza dough and fresh pasta handling is a strong plus.
- Knife handling, understanding heat control across sauté burners and high-temp pizza ovens, and recipe execution.
- Ability to stand for long shifts (8–10 hours), work in a hot environment near ovens/burners, and lift up to 50 lbs (such as flour bags or heavy prep tubs).
- High-pressure communication, speed, organization, and teamwork.
SALAD STATIONDUTIES
- Wash, chop, slice, and prep fresh produce, herbs, cheeses, proteins, and cold ingredients before service.
- Build salads, cold plates, and appetizers quickly and consistently according to menu specs and ticket times.
- Mix house dressings, cold sauces, or marinades as needed.
- Keep the cold station, ice baths, and cutting boards stocked, organized, and properly sanitized throughout the shift.
- Monitor holding temperatures, check produce freshness, and apply FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation rules to prevent spoilage.
- Store leftovers safely, discard waste, wipe down surfaces, and sweep or mop the station at the end of the shift.
Requirements / Skills
- Fast, uniform, and safe cutting of delicate greens, vegetables, and garnishes.
- Ability to read and fire multiple tickets cleanly during a high-pressure rush.
- Understanding of cross-contamination prevention and local food handler requirements.
- Ability to stand, bend, and work on your feet for 8-to-10-hour shifts
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Weekly
Shift
- Morning and Afternoon Shifts
- Sunday - Saturday
- Holidays
Stop by the Bakery at Grappino to fill out an application or apply online.