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Prep Cook

Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:

  • 25% Employee Discount: 25% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location; 50% days offered at every location on varying days.
  • Paid Time Off for eligible full-time employees
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
  • Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
  • Free Shift Meal (yum!)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Discounted Pet Insurance

Our prep cooks play an important role in setting the restaurant up for success every shift.

  • Prep Cooks prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces using a variety of equipment and utensils.
  • Prep Cooks portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
  • Prep Cooks understand and comply with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Prep Cooks maintain proper cooling charts and label all food products made. 

Required skills and qualifications to be a Prep Cook with Alta Via Market Square:

  • 6 months of experience in food preparation
  • Able to follow written recipes and supervisor instructions
  • Basic knife skills for chopping, slicing, dicing, etc.
  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively with others

Physical requirements for Prep Cook with Alta Via Market Square:

  • Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
  • Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 pounds

Alta Via: Fresh handmade pastas and grilled meats and vegetables are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal, modern Italian cooking with passionately-sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.
Alta Via Pizzeria (AVP) is an extension of the Alta Via brand. AVP offers a fresh take on modern Italian cooking in a casual and friendly environment. We feature appetizers, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches served in a lively dining space.

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