Prep Cook Job at Alla Vita - Nashville, Nashville, TN

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  • Alla Vita - Nashville
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description


Alla Vita | In partnership with Chef Lee Wolen & Boka Restaurant Group

Serving a casual, family-style menu, Alla Vita is a place to gather and enjoy comfortable Italian cuisine. Alla Vita means “to life” in Italian which recognizes overcoming life's challenges and creating a space for shared meals and memorable experiences. Alla Vita celebrates simple, delicious food made with high-quality ingredients and a passion for hospitality.

The Role

Working closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership team, the Prep Cook is responsible for preparing ingredients and supporting kitchen operations to ensure a smooth and efficient service. This role is essential in maintaining organization, consistency, and quality across all food production.


What You’ll Do
  • Prepare ingredients and components for service according to standardized recipes
  • Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment
  • Demonstrate basic cooking techniques and knife skills
  • Label, date, and properly store all prepped items following food safety standards
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and prep areas
  • Follow proper food storage procedures, including FIFO and rotation
  • Assist with production needs across the kitchen to support service
  • Maintain a strong sense of urgency to ensure timely and efficient prep execution
  • Accurately follow recipes while adhering to allergy and dietary restrictions
  • Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in a timely and thorough manner
  • Communicate with kitchen leadership regarding inventory, equipment needs, and safety concerns
  • Support teammates with cleaning, organization, and additional prep tasks as needed
Who You Are
  • Prior kitchen or food prep experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge of cooking techniques and knife skills
  • Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Team-oriented with a positive and collaborative mindset
  • Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
  • Maintain all required health and sanitation certifications
  • Reliable, punctual, and professional
Why This Role
  • Be part of a kitchen team focused on consistency, quality, and collaboration
  • Gain hands-on experience in a structured and supportive environment
  • Opportunity to grow within Boka Restaurant Group, who prioritize internal advancement and long-term careers
Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!


Physical Requirements
  • Lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Safely and effectively use all necessary kitchen tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the kitchen
  • Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced environments

Job Tags

Full time, Casual work, Shift work

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