Grill Cook

American Food & Vending; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Delicious employee meal and beverage

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours and shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Grill Cook to prepare, grill and plate menu items with accuracy and efficiency. This role emphasizes excellent guest service in a fast-paced setting and involves multitasking across cooking stations.

The position runs Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM in Lancaster, PA, offering $20–$22 per hour. Benefits include weekly pay, uniforms, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality/food service with grilling experience.
• Basic knife skills preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Self-motivated with willingness to take on additional roles.
• Commitment to hospitality excellence and great dining experience.
• Ability to cross-train and adapt skills.
• Safety-conscious with attention to detail.
• This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs and standing for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Cook, grill and serve menu items at designated station.
• Operate stove top, flat top, open flame grill and related equipment.
• Transport pans and trays following safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food per guest specifications.
• Store foods with proper dating and rotation.
• Maintain temperature logs and production records.
• Restock supplies and inventory as directed.
• Set up and break down stations; sanitize equipment and utensils.
• Comply with state and local food safety regulations.
• Deliver friendly, professional service to guests and team members.
• Communicate clearly and work efficiently.
• May operate POS to complete orders and pack to-go items.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Knife skills

Fast-paced environment

Customer service

Self-motivated

Cross train

Safety oriented

POS system

Tools

POS system

Job description

Pay: $20 - $22

Monday through Friday, 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM; No Nights, No Weekends

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Summary

A Grill Cook with American Dining Creations ensures exceptional dining through accurate and efficient preparation, portion, grilling and presentation of menu offerings. Successful Grill Cooks multitask, while providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. By providing outstanding service, a smile, and appetizing food, our Grill Cooks create a memorable dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Cook, grill and serve menu offerings within a designated station.
• Utilize a stove top, flat top, open flame grill and other necessary kitchen equipment.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
• Prepare and serve food and any goods per guest specifications.
• Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
• Retains temperature logs and production records in an efficient manner.
• Keep supplies replenished, coolers restocked, and takes inventory as directed.
• Set-up and breakdown stations, clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, dishes for designated workstation.
• Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Remain focused on customer satisfaction through providing excellent service to all guests, clients, and team members.
• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
• Be efficient and organized.
• May operate POS to complete orders, and package “to go” items.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality/food service experience, utilizing a flat top or open flame grill.
• Basic knife skills a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
• Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities.
• Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience.
• Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• This position requires lifting 30lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family

Treat people as family.

Integrity

Do the right thing.

Responsiveness

Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence

Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork

Win together.

American Dining Creations Offers

• Weekly Pay
• 401K with match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.