Lead Line Cook – Modern Steakhouse Kitchen

Sage Hospitality Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer Philadelphia, Sage Hospitality Group's modern steakhouse, is seeking a line cook to support front-line kitchen operations. You will supervise cooks and cold prep staff, ensure recipes are followed, and help deliver high-quality, properly plated dishes.

This role requires 1–2 years of related experience, a high school education or equivalent, and strong teamwork and communication with kitchen staff. Physical duties include lifting up to 70 lbs and standing through busy service.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of related experience in a kitchen preferred.
• Ability to work as a team and communicate with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the cooks and cold prep associate food production on the front line.
• Check all items against the recipe cards, verify that use records are followed for all items served and that food is presented in an efficient, quality manner.
• Monitor the line set up prior to all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency during meal periods.
• Monitor the equipment maintenance and kitchen "clean as you go" policy to ensure strict adherence.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per dupe from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up.
• Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per SOP.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Urban Farmer Philadelphia, Sage Hospitality Group's modern steakhouse, is seeking a line cook to support front-line kitchen operations. You will supervise cooks and cold prep staff, ensure recipes are followed, and help deliver high-quality, properly plated dishes.

This role requires 1–2 years of related experience, a high school education or equivalent, and strong teamwork and communication with kitchen staff. Physical duties include lifting up to 70 lbs and standing through busy service.