Line Cook

Troegs Brewing Company•Hershey, PA

14d

About The Position

Ready to make the leap to a top-tier kitchen? Don’t let the name fool you. Our ‘Snack Bar’ serves up scratch-made small bites, salads, sandwiches, entrees, sweets and more. The kitchen is right smack in the middle of the action here at Tröegs. You’ll share space with our 100-barrel brewhouse and seating for 300 and counting. Our menu changes seasonally, and every day you’ll be working with interesting fresh – and often local – ingredients. If you’re open to learning new techniques and diving into the marriage of beer and food, let’s talk.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
A positive attitude and a desire to learn.
Must work well independently as well as with the team.
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach and walk constantly for long periods of time – up to 7 hours
Ability to safely navigate the Tasting Room and Snack Bar areas including crowded spaces, wet/slippery floors, hot or sharp kitchen equipment and tools, and/or stairs
Ability to lift, carry and maneuver boxes, equipment and supplies of a variety of weights, with or without the assistance of a coworker
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Prepares a variety of dishes using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, floors, grills, broilers, fryers, flat top and refrigeration equipment.
Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods, as needed.
Opens and closes the kitchen properly and follows all checklists for kitchen stations. Assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.
Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
Follows all customer service guidelines in interactions with guests.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Sous Chef or manager-on-duty.