Main Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Preparing workstations, cooking ingredients, and kitchen equipment for cooking.
• Cooking and arranging food.

Cook Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced cook to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant.

The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost a skilled, organized, and creative cook. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious food from our menu. In addition to cooking prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount.

A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our cooks. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school.

Responsibilities of a Cook:

• Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen.
• Preparing workstations for cooking.
• Preparing and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Checking the quality of the ingredients.
• Preparing cooking ingredients using various techniques.
• Cooking food using various culinary techniques.
• Arranging food and ensuring appealing presentation.
• Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders.

Cook Job Requirements:

• Must have prior experience as a cook.
• Must be skilled in operating kitchen equipment.
• Must be skilled in various cooking techniques.
• Must know and follow sanitation procedures.
• Must showcase teamwork and communication skills.
• Must showcase great organizational skills.
• Must be able to multitask and act quickly.
• Must carry at least a high school diploma.

We opened our first restaurant in the Shoppes at Fair Lakes in Fairfax, VA in June of 1998. Since then, we have expanded to over 35 corporate owned and franchise locations. Our management team has decades of experience in food service and has grown Paisano’s into one of the premier delivery establishments in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia(DC).
We set ourselves apart by delivering a high-quality product with a relentless focus on guest satisfaction. From our dough to our pizza sauce to our pasta, we make everything we deliver to your home or office fresh and from scratch daily. Paisano’s is a gourmet pizza delivery restaurant that truly offers something for everyone on the menu. When you pass our menu around the dinner table at home or around the conference room at work, we guarantee that everyone will find something that they like.
Thinking local is one thing, but living it is something entirely different altogether. We are very active in our local communities because we care about our guests and the communities that have embraced us over the years. Paisano’s is a devoted supporter of our Law Enforcement and First Responders, as well as the founding partner of the Chapter 4 Police Unity Tour. Thank you for your continued support and patronage.
If you have the same passion for great food while supporting the local community, join our team today!