Sauté Cook (PM Shifts)

Apizza Regionale®

Position Overview

The Sauté Cook is a key part of the Apizza kitchen, responsible for executing dishes across sauté, pasta, and fry stations with consistency, speed, and attention to detail.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment where timing, organization, and communication matter. You’ll be expected to handle your station with confidence and work as part of a tight, focused team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute sauté, pasta, and fried menu items to Apizza standards
• Maintain consistency in portioning, presentation, and cook times
• Set up, stock, and break down your station for service
• Follow recipes and plating specifications at all times
• Manage multiple tickets and prioritize effectively during peak service
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team and expo
• Keep your station clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout the shift
• Assist with prep and support other stations when needed
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department standards
• Complete assigned cleaning duties and side work

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of line cook or sauté experience preferred
• Experience working a sauté or pasta station in a high-volume kitchen strongly preferred
• Ability to work clean, fast, and with attention to detail
• Strong sense of urgency and time management
• Team-oriented with clear communication skills
• Ability to stay composed and focused under pressure
• Availability for evenings and weekends (PM shifts required)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work safely around hot surfaces, open flames, and kitchen equipment
• Ability to move quickly in a high-volume kitchen environment

Compensation & Benefits

• $18.50 – $20.00 per hour (based on experience)
• Staff meal provided after each shift
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (based on eligibility)
• Paid time off and sick time (per NYS guidelines)
• 401(k) eligibility in accordance with company plan guidelines
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Why Apizza

We’re a scratch-driven kitchen that takes pride in doing things the right way. It’s busy, it’s hands-on, and it takes a team that shows up ready to work. If you care about quality and can keep up, you’ll do well here.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Part-time (30 hours per week)
• Schedule: Evening shifts and weekends
• Work Location: In person (Syracuse, NY)
• Employment is at-will

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apizza Regionale® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20