Prep/Line Cook/Kitchen Leader

Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to add to our kitchen staff an individual who can help with life in all aspects of our kitchen. This is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves and make the position your own. Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant is located in a thriving and growing area of the North Hills of Pittsburgh in Franklin Park. Established in 1978, the Franklin Inn focuses on Mexican food and beverages served with neighborhood hospitality. We possess a friendly neighborhood eclectic vibe in a casual setting with appetizers, entrees, desserts, margaritas and more featuring better ingredients mostly scratch-made in-house. We are a small but super busy at times 55 seat restaurant (dining room and bar). Take out and catering are also available. Public Kitchen hours are currently 4 pm to 9:30 pm weeknights and 4 pm to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. We very occasionally offer a special event outside of these hours.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work Wednesdays and weekends.
• ServSafe Trained.
• Must have your own reliable transportation.
• Need at least a 25-hour per week commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowing a little Spanish.
• Some knowledge of menu recipe costing and associated computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prep and line cooking shifts primarily (mix of day/night work).
• Fill in when others are on vacation in the expo/take-out area.
• Follow and monitor sanitation practices to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Help with equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Prep and package catering jobs.
• Eventually, learn to cost jobs.
• Help with updating/revising/new procedures for the kitchen as needed.
• Assist in the development of Mexican-inspired seasonal menus and weekly specials.
• Research and grow in the area of Mexican food preparation.
• Explore more options for plant-based/vegan diners.
• Be a team player and work together with the rest of the kitchen crew.
• Lead and inspire co-workers, modeling a positive, no drama, pro customer service attitude.

Benefits

• Closed on Sundays and most major holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, January 1, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day).
• Retirement plan contributions.
• Shift meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed