Line Cook

Nudy's Cafes; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Shift Meal

BOH Paid Vacation

Job summary

Nudy's Cafes in Montgomery County is seeking a skilled Line Cook to prepare meals to order, monitor grill station, and inform waitstaff when orders are ready. You will ensure proper food safety practices and maintain an organized workstation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, prior cooking experience focused on grilling, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays. We offer medical/dental benefits, growth opportunities, and shifted meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior cooking experience, preferably with grilling.
• Ability to stand for long hours.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Slicing, cutting, shredding, tenderizing, and skewering meat and vegetables.
• Braising and grilling meat and vegetables.
• Checking that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
• Preventing cross-contamination.
• Preparing meals in accordance with customers' preferences, if applicable.
• Tracking the components of each meal to ensure that the final dish is completed in a timely manner.
• Liaising with waitstaff once orders are finalized.
• Ensuring that your workstation remains clean and orderly at all times.
• Informing the Manager when equipment is due for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Tracking inventory to ensure that you always have adequate supplies.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nudy's Cafes is a multi‑location restaurant company that has been family owned & operated since opening our first location in 1979. The customer journey is one of our keys to success. Nudy's Cafe is the go‑to casual breakfast & lunch location that provides quick, reasonably priced & freshly prepared meals in a family friendly environment. We currently operate in 15 locations across Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties. Restaurant number 16 will open in 2026! We have positioned ourselves to expand further throughout the Delaware Valley.

We are searching for an accomplished Line Cook to create meals in accordance with customers' preferences. The Line Cook responsibilities include preparing ingredients, informing waitstaff when orders are ready, and cleaning the grill after each shift. You should also monitor inventory to ensure that you have sufficient supplies at all times.

To be successful as a Line Cook, you should be a skilled multitasker who adheres to food safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Slicing, cutting, shredding, tenderizing, and skewering meat and vegetables.
• Braising and grilling meat and vegetables.
• Checking that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
• Preventing cross‑contamination.
• Preparing meals in accordance with customers' preferences, if applicable.
• Tracking the components of each meal to ensure that the final dish is completed in a timely manner.
• Liaising with waitstaff once orders are finalized.
• Ensuring that your workstation remains clean and orderly at all times.
• Informing the Manager when equipment is due for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Tracking inventory to ensure that you always have adequate supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a cook, preferably with a focus on grilling.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional development.
• Capacity to stand for long hours.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Level‑headed with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the production of high‑quality outputs and excellent customer service.
• Ability to work shifts, over weekends, and on holidays, as required.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Growth Opportunities
• Shift Meal
• BOH Paid Vacation

Join us to create the atmosphere and service excellence that our community has been enjoying for decades!