Cook

parkhurst; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Training and internal promotion opportunities

20% discount at all brands

Job summary

Parkhurst is looking for a dedicated cook in Allentown, PA. In this role, you will prepare food according to established recipes, ensure quality, and collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will be active throughout their shift, capable of lifting up to 40 lbs, and ready to embrace the company's core values while working in a fun, welcoming environment. Health benefits and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food according to specific recipes and maintain quality standards.
• Must be on feet for entire shift and capable of lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to Parkhurst recipes and enforce proper cooking methods.
• Ensure quality and serving temperature of food during service.
• Maintain effective communication with team members regarding food items.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Communication

Job description

The schedule for this position is Thursday through Sunday 7am - 3pm.

Cook - Parkhurst Dining

Are you looking for a values-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow? Do you want to join a fun, supportive team where you can build lifelong relationships? At Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we’ve been creating smiles since 1949—one guest, one meal, and one team member at a time. Now we’re searching for a cook to join our Parkhurst Dining team.

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group represents a diverse family of brands that span 14 states across more than 150 locations and with nearly 10,000 team members. We are a family-owned and operated company with deep roots that inspire our future. Our enduring commitment to our Core Values and our shared purpose, “to Create a Smile,” guide and fuel our growth as a group and as individuals.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

As a cook, you’ll be part of our enduring legacy and exciting growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• Prepare food according to Parkhurst recipes and also enforce the “batch” cooking method.
• Ensure the quality of the food produced and maintain the quality and quantity of food throughout the service period, utilizing production sheets.
• Ensure proper line presentation: proper pans are used, pans are garnished, proper utensils are used according to recipe specifications, and food products are maintained at the proper serving temperatures as specified by recipes or management.
• Maintain open lines of communication with other associates, e.g., line servers, concerning specific information about food items on a daily basis.
• Complete daily production sheets.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

We’re searching for team members who welcome new challenges and care deeply about people. Every team member across the company plays a role in bringing our Core Values to life every day. In addition to aligning to our values, you’ll be successful here with these skills and qualifications:

• Standing and/or walking - 100% of time.
• Occasionally lifting up to 40 lbs.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We believe our team members deserve the same hospitality we give our guests. Wherever you are on your journey, we offer rewards and resources to highlight the important moments, both at work and at home.

• Health and Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off.
• Career Growth: Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.
• Welcoming and Fun: 20% discount at all our brands.

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.