Grill Cook - Geno's Steaks

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Cook to handle food preparation and ensure kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, basic culinary skills, and adherence to hygiene standards are essential. Certification in culinary training is preferred. This role may require working nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience cooking in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to demonstrate basic cooking knowledge and recipe adherence.
• Strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Cooking Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Education

Culinary Certification

Job description

Overview

Stateside Live! is a hospitality and entertainment district centered in the heart of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. The venue features multiple restaurants, bars, and entertainment choices, including PBR Philly: Coors Banquet Bar, 1100 Social, Miller Time Beer Hall, Live! Arena (Birra Peroni, Chickie’s and Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks, Lorenzo and Sons Pizza). Voted Philadelphia’s No. 1 Sports Bar by Philadelphia Magazine, Stateside Live! is a joint partnership between Comcast Spectacor and The Cordish Companies.

Cook Responsibilities

• Control food usage to minimize waste.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Restock items as needed through the shift.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and company requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including reach-ins, walk-ins and counters.
• Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• Perform more than one task at a time.

Cook Qualifications

• At least one year of experience cooking on a fast-paced kitchen line and food preparation experience.
• Culinary certified training preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of cooking, following recipes, portion control, and presentation.
• Strong communication skills when interacting with other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized when preparing meals from a recipe, assisting in scheduling the kitchen staff, or monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Physical Demands

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Standing and moving about the kitchen in a safe and efficient manner.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.