Cook

Parkhurst Dining; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE meal during your shift

20% discount on food purchases

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Access to development programs

Eligibility for benefits

Job summary

A family-owned culinary service company in Pittsburgh is looking for a dedicated food preparer to ensure quality and timely meal production. You'll be responsible for preparing food according to specific recipes, maintaining safety and quality standards, and collaborating with team members. The ideal candidate enjoys cooking from scratch and will thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, where quality service is paramount. This role offers an opportunity for growth in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food according to specific recipes and standards.
• Capable of maintaining food quality and safety throughout service.
• Requires standing and/or walking for the entire shift.
• Follow all safety, hygiene and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in adherence to recipes and standards.
• Ensure quality of food throughout the service period.
• Maintain proper line presentation and serving temperatures.
• Communicate with team members regarding food items.
• Follow cleaning schedules and uphold Parkhurst standards.
• Assist teammates and communicate needs with management.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of HACCP guidelines

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

Parkhurst Dining is a family‑owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, & served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you’ve been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider joining our team! Parkhurst Dining is part of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, a regional portfolio of foodservice concepts serving 50 million guests annually in its restaurants, on college and corporate campuses and in every state through our online store.

Job Summary

Responsible for the quality, quantity, and timeliness of that day's meal production. He or she prepares the food in accordance with Parkhurst recipes, standards, and procedures under strict sanitary conditions.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Make sure all food items are properly stored and dated.
• Follow all HACCP guidelines in utilizing leftovers.
• Follow cleaning schedule as provided by management, using “clean as you go” techniques.
• Maintain an open line of communication with management, informing them of products and supplies needed.
• Follow the uniform dress code and maintain proper personal hygiene.
• Follow all Parkhurst Gold Standards. Uses Smile Plus hospitality imperatives.
• Assist fellow team members at every opportunity.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

Benefits

• FREE meal during your shift
• 20% discount on any food purchase at Eat’n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, and Parkhurst Dining.
• Paid time off
• Management career advancement opportunities
• Access to continuous development with Smile Universe
• Eligibility for 401k, vision, dental and medical plans

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.