Line Cook

Poultry Science Association; Delmont (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Poultry Science Association is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare and plate meals from scratch, manage station setups, and work with the kitchen team to ensure quality dishes. You will follow standardized recipes and safety protocols while delivering timely service.

Ideal candidates have foodservice experience, can learn menus quickly, and maintain accuracy and speed under busy conditions, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in foodservice industry.
• Ability to quickly learn an extensive menu.
• Accuracy and speed in completing tasks.
• Creativity to determine daily specials from inventory.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes.
• Set up and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Cook items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and related equipment.
• Ensure quality and timely output of meals.
• Comply with nutrition, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Clean and reset stations at shift end.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude with coworkers and customers.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Assist with inventory and basic ordering as needed.

Skills

Foodservice experience

Menu learning ability

Accuracy and speed

Creativity for specials

Job description

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Help us create memorable experiences for our guests through food. During your shift, you'll be responsible for all areas of cooking from preparation to plating the finished product. All meals are made from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation (chopping vegetables, making soup, slicing meat/cheese)
• Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies (includes checking inventory, slacking meat when needed, etc.)
• Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to restaurants' standardized recipes.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Cleaning up station at the end of the shift
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Requirements

• Experience in the foodservice industry
• Ability to quickly identify and learn how to produce an extensive list of menu offerings
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
• Creativity to determine daily specials based upon inventory
• Studying the menu to expedite the learning curve
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of times