Cook

Parkhurst Dining; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE meal during your shift

20% discount on food purchases

Paid time off

Management career advancement opportunities

401k eligibility

Vision, dental, and medical plans

Job summary

A family-owned catering company in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a dedicated food production team member to ensure the quality and timeliness of meal preparation. The role includes following Parkhurst recipes while maintaining strict sanitary conditions, assisting team members, and communicating with management. Enjoy benefits such as a free meal during shifts, discounts, and opportunities for career advancement. Candidates must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food according to established recipes and standards.
• Understanding of HACCP guidelines and proper food storage.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipes while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Complete daily production sheets and ensure food items are properly stored.
• Assist team members and communicate with management regarding supply needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation compliance

Communication

Time management

Job description

The schedule for this position is 6:00AM to 2:30PM, Monday through Friday. The pay rate is $18 / hour.

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.