Line Cook

HRI Hospitality • Pittsburgh, PA

75d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrialist Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh is seeking a Line Cook responsible for meal preparation and assigned kitchen duties. This role involves preparing food for the hotel restaurant and catering functions, adhering to food safety guidelines, and managing food costs and portion control. The cook will also assist with kitchen organization, guest requests, inventory, and maintaining sanitation standards. This position offers an engaging environment for hospitality professionals passionate about dynamic, urban hospitality.

Requirements

• Minimum one year hospitality or restaurant food service experience required
• Able to work with little or no supervision
• Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors.
• Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism
• Frequent need to perform standing and walking activities
• Constant need to perform the following physical activities: grasping, turning, finger dexterity
• Frequent need to stand for long period of time
• Lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally
• Vision requirements: frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arm’s reach

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare various food items and meals for hotel restaurant and catering functions, following proper food handling and safety guidelines
• Understand food cost and portion control without sacrificing quality
• Assist with quality and presentation issues, cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and the restaurant when necessary
• Accommodate guests’ special requests
• Maintain clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” policy
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of all Food & Beverage items as directed
• Assist with any reports as required (inventory, food costs, beverage costs, etc.)
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards with anyone entering the kitchen area
• Coordinate catering reservations and Food preparation with Sales Department and assure guest satisfaction
• Follow up on menu items and cost any special menu requests
• Assist with training and monitoring kitchen personnel in the performance of their duties as necessary
• Watch for safety hazards and report them immediately to your Department Supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED