Line Cook

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar•Center Township, PA

26d

About The Position

Primanti Bros. is hiring a Line Cook to prepare dishes according to the company’s recipes and specifications in a timely manner, helping ensure each guest receives an unforgettable meal. The role may involve responsibilities across several kitchen stations, including appetizers, bread and fries, grill, pizza, and salad. It also includes preparing and labeling food, stocking and setting up stations, following food-safety and sanitation procedures, communicating with service staff, and completing cleaning and shift checklists. The position requires standing throughout the shift and working in a hot kitchen environment, sometimes near an open flame. The cook may work with knives, hot plates, slicers, and other kitchen machinery, and must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Primanti Bros. describes its culture as guest-focused, collaborative, and rooted in tradition.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of foods using diverse preparation methods and follow product-handling, preparation, and presentation procedures across assigned stations, including appetizers, bread and fries, grill, pizza, and salad.
Prepare food items on the prep list and label them 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 with the Service Assistant, Coach, Bartender, or Server as needed.
Rotate products properly and stock to par.
Maintain a cooperative and harmonious working relationship with other team members.
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 requested by the Coach.