Line Cook

Job Title

Line Cook

Posted: 1/02/2026

Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour

FL, Orlando

Immediately Hiring - LINE COOKS

Full Time & Part Time Opportunities!

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✦Overtime eligibility for schedules over 40 hours/week

✦Paid Sick Leave benefits available in applicable states

✦Benefits package with health, dental and life - View our full benefits page at

✦Authentic family recipes

✦Lots of other perks and discounts

Responsible for the preparation, presentation and service of all menu items as requested by the customer and management.

Must be willing and able to:

• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests and presentations
• Prepare ingredients needed for recipes of menu items
• Master functions specific to menu item preparation requirements
• Safely use equipment as necessary in preparation of menu items
• Read a thermometer correctly and accurately
• Safely and efficiently use knives and other utensils necessary to complete preparation of menu items
• Set up correct serving ware for specific position
• Operate all functions of position alone and without assistance if necessary
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to coordinator when getting low
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to ensure safety
• Maintain food quality standards
• Communicate cordially, effectively and clearly with co-workers
• Perform calmly and effectively under pressure
• Perform more than one task at a time
• Perform varied duties to ensure proper heart of house operation according to standing operating procedure

Must be willing and able to:

• Acquire and wear appropriate uniform as prescribed
• Work under more than average stressful conditions
• Make appropriate judgment calls under stressful conditions
• Ensure that all menu items are correctly accounted for on computer register system
• Maintain clean and orderly work area throughout shift and leave it ready for business for the following shift
• Follow proper hand washing procedures (see sanitation article)
• Follow sanitation guidelines according to standing operation procedures

Prefer a minimum of 2 years restaurant experience or the equivalent. Must have knowledge and experience in the preparation of food items.

Must be willing and able to:

• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually
• Project a friendly, courteous and pleasant attitude
• Provide a clean, well manicured persona that reflects the established image of the restaurant
• Safely transport containers which weigh up to 30 pounds
• Stand and/or walk for an entire shift
• Safely transport items to and from the kitchen on a slick and uneven surface and stairs where applicable
• Retrieve and stock shelves and coolers
• Safely move about in all areas of the restaurant
• Work a variable and flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends and holidays
• Perform in limited physical space with variable ventilation, smoke and extreme temperatures

Maggiano's Little Italy® truly is a very special group of restaurants. Technically, we’re a “chain,” but in principle, we’re more like an extended family. Each restaurant is similar in menu and philosophy but is built to reflect the history of its host city. Inside, high‑energy, full‑service dining rooms reminiscent of pre‑war Little Italy, elegant banquet facilities and customer‑friendly carryout leave no doubt you’re visiting an authentic Maggiano’s Little Italy® restaurant.

equal opportunity employer

Maggiano's Little Italy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify Employer.

At Maggiano's Little Italy we strive to celebrate the differences that make a good company great and to leverage individual strengths to create an innovative, inclusive and unified team