Line Cook

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar•Lower Swatara Township, PA

13h

About The Position

Primanti Bros. is hiring a Line Cook to help prepare meals that give guests an unforgettable experience. The role prepares dishes according to Primanti Bros. recipes and specifications, in a timely manner, and may require fulfilling duties across several kitchen positions and stations, including Appetizer, Bread & Fries, Grill, Pizza, and Salad. The position requires standing for the entire shift and working frequently in a hot environment or near an open flame. It also involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent bending and stooping, and regularly handling knives, utensils, hot plates, and potentially slicers or other kitchen machinery. The job description notes that duties may change and that management may assign or reassign responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to read and write in English.
Good communication skills; friendly and people-oriented.
Enthusiastic, dependable, and courteous, with the ability to multitask.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read tickets and communicate with the Coach and other Players to support guest satisfaction.
Ability to stand for 100% of the shift.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds during a shift.
Ability to hold items such as knives and pans for extended periods, with up to 5 pounds of weight.
Ability to bend and stoop frequently.
Ability to work frequently in a hot environment and/or with an open flame.
Ability to work frequently with sharp knives and utensils and hot plates; may use slicers or other kitchen machinery.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of foods using diverse preparation methods and follow product-handling, prep, and plate-presentation procedures across assigned stations.
Prepare food items on the Prep List and label food according to the Shelf Life Chart.
Complete assigned prep work and stock and set up stations as needed.
Follow safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
Follow HACCP temperature procedures and check product temperatures when appropriate.
Use the Waste Log and Cooldown Charts when appropriate.
Prepare orders according to recipe specifications and in a timely manner.
Communicate ticket times and potential problems to the Service Assistant, Coach, Bartender, or Server as needed.
Rotate products properly and stock products to par.
Maintain a cooperative and harmonious working relationship with other Players.
Help the team keep up with dishes in the dish area.
Complete opening, shift-change, and closing checklists, as well as weekly and monthly cleaning tasks.
Perform other duties as needed at the Coach’s request.