Line Cook

The Lamplighter Restaurant•Delmont, PA

17d

About The Position

Help us create memorable experiences for our guests through food. During your shift, you'll be responsible for all areas of cooking from preparation to plating the finished product. All meals are made from scratch.

Requirements

Experience in the foodservice industry
Ability to quickly identify and learn how to produce an extensive list of menu offerings
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Creativity to determine daily specials based upon inventory
Studying the menu to expedite the learning curve
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of times

Responsibilities

Food preparation (chopping vegetables, making soup, slicing meat/cheese)
Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies (includes checking inventory, slacking meat when needed, etc.)
Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to restaurants' standardized recipes.
Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Cleaning up station at the end of the shift
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers