Line Cook - Competitive Pay!

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar•Washington, PA

About The Position

Primanti Bros. is hiring a Line Cook to prepare dishes according to the restaurant’s recipes and specifications in a timely manner. Prep and Line Cooks help ensure each guest receives an unforgettable meal. The role may involve duties across several or all kitchen positions and stations, including Appetizer, Bread & Fries, Grill, Pizza, and Salad. The position requires following food preparation, handling, safety, sanitation, temperature-control, rotation, and presentation procedures. Cooks also communicate ticket times and potential problems with relevant team members, help maintain a cooperative working environment, assist with dishes, and complete opening, shift-change, closing, and scheduled cleaning tasks. Other duties may be assigned by the Coach.

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 Players to support guest satisfaction.
Able to stand for 100% of the shift.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds during a 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 with 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 methods, following product and preparation-handling procedures and plate-presentation standards across kitchen stations.
Prepare food items on the Prep List and label food according to the Shelf Life Chart.
Complete assigned preparation 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 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 them to par.
Maintain cooperative and harmonious working relationships 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.