Pantry Cook

Tuscany and Florida share three distinct traits: a warm sun, wonderful people, and a passion for fresh air and good food. Nowhere is that more evident than Taverna Toscana, an authentic Italian chophouse that blends culinary excellence with modern leisure .Located in Bradenton, Florida’s friendliest city, Taverna Toscana’s indoor/outdoor concept is buzzing with families, foodies, CEOs and couples alike. The steaks are aged to perfection, the pasta is made from scratch, the drinks are crafted with care, and the decor draws the mind to Italy itself. It’s not a hidden gem. It’s a bold statement. And it’s calling for you.

It is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Partnership & Hiring Note: Taverna Toscana is a partner restaurant of Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group. While we collaborate closely with the FVH team, all open positions are hired directly by Taverna Toscana.

Position: Pantry Cook

The Pantry Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality pastry and dessert items while contributing to a welcoming and efficient kitchen environment. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide genuine, high-quality hospitality in a timely manner

• Ensure guests feel welcome, valued, and cared for

• Prepare a variety of pastry and food items, including desserts, appetizers, side dishes, and select entrée components

• Assume full responsibility for the quality and consistency of all products served

• Follow standard portion sizes, recipes, cooking methods, and quality standards

• Maintain adequate stock levels at assigned stations to ensure smooth service

• Keep workstations clean and sanitary, including tables, ovens, fryers, ranges, and refrigeration equipment

• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards

• Handle, store, label, and rotate products according to food safety guidelines

• Assist with food preparation during off-peak periods as needed

• Properly close kitchen stations and complete all closing checklists

• Support team members in kitchen closing procedures

• Adhere to all company safety, sanitation, and health policies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Passion for food and delivering an exceptional dining experience

• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude

• Previous experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking preferred

• Ability to communicate clearly with managers and team members

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20+ pounds

• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!