Line Cook

Pittsburgh Improv; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Improv is seeking experienced Line Cooks to join our kitchen team. If you love crafting quality dishes, you will work under a kitchen manager to prepare hot and cold foods, follow recipes, and keep stations clean and organized.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability for nights and weekends, and adherence to food safety standards to help us deliver safe, high‑quality meals to guests while maintaining great sanitation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Teamwork in fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• High school diploma, culinary degree, or equivalent.
• 1+ year of restaurant or club experience.
• ServSafe Food Handler Card required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold foods following recipes and standards.
• Inspect and clean kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Ensure proper storage and cooking temperatures to maintain safety.
• Communicate with Kitchen Manager when items are unavailable (86).
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Utensils

Job description

Description

Do you like having a blast and working with great people? We do! If you want to feel excited on your way to work and can’t wait to be a part of team that delivers laughter to customers and team members, the Improv/Levity Live could be the place for you.

The Pittsburgh Improv is looking for experienced Line Cooks to join the team. Before you apply, take a look at the job duties below:

• Have passion for the craft of cooking!
• Inspect and clean the kitchen equipment, work surfaces, and service areas so we get our A ratings and serve quality and sanitary food.
• Ensure that food is stored and cooked at the correct temperatures…we are always working to achieve A ratings!
• Follow recipes and production standards to ensure quality products are achieved.
• Share ideas on new approaches and suggest better methods to keep kitchen running efficiently, we want to hear from you!
• Assemble and complete final production of hot and cold food items.
• Communicate with Kitchen Manager and or Management when items are no longer available (86’s are inevitable).
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, refrigerators, and any other kitchen area as designated by Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thrive in fast paced environments with a focus on teamwork!
• Ability to work flexible hours, especially nights and weekends.
• High school diploma, culinary degree, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 or more years of experience in restaurants or clubs
• ServSafe Food Handler Card ensuring compliance with any county or state requirements.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Working knowledge of equipment and utensils.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Be able to stand or walk for an eight-hour shift.

About the Improv:

For over half a century, the Improv Comedy Clubs have remained the premier stages for live comedy in the United States. Over the decades, the talent who have graced our stages represent the Who’s Who in American comedy, including Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Andy Kaufman, Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Jeff Dunham, and Dave Chappelle.

Today, the Improv stage continues to be the premier live venue for comedians and comedy lovers alike. Check us out at www.improv.com!