Line Cook

Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a skilled kitchen staff member responsible for food preparation, quality control, and adhering to sanitation standards. The role requires weekend availability and offers various benefits including comprehensive insurance and paid time off. Ideal candidates should have a Food Handler Card and cooking experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance through Local 57

Hourly pension

Paid time off

Room discounts

Daily employee meals

Qualifications

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Preferably have 2 years of cooking experience, especially with broiler cooking.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily preparation lists for production.
• Ensure proper storage of products and monitor portion control.
• Follow recipes accurately, ensuring consistency.

Skills

Food Handling

Cooking experience

Math skills

English language skills

Education

Food Handler Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, setting up, food production, and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, and other food items prepared on the front-line station. Weekend availability is required, as weekends are peak business periods requiring full kitchen support.

Essential Job Functions

This description summarizes primary responsibilities and qualifications. It is not exhaustive of all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The hotel operates 24/7, so shifts may vary in days, start times, and hours worked.

1. Prepare daily preparation lists for production.
2. Follow recipes accurately, employing math skills.
3. Prepare all broiled and sautéed items according to standard recipes and guest orders, ensuring consistency; involves transporting heavy food products.
4. Visually inspect, select, and use only high-quality food items for all menu preparations.
5. Ensure proper storage of products, monitor portion control, especially for specific cuts of meat, to maintain quality.
6. Keep refrigeration, equipment, storage, and work areas clean to comply with health regulations.
7. Maintain logs for cooling, heating, and temperature controls.
8. Follow all company policies, safety, and security procedures.
9. Be aware of fire prevention and emergency procedures.
10. Use protective equipment as required.
11. Report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, near-misses, or property damage to management.
12. Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance as per the team member handbook.
13. Perform any additional duties assigned by management.
14. Assist other kitchen staff as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• Preferably have 2 years of cooking experience, especially with broiler cooking.
• Basic knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, and guest relations.
• Strong understanding of broiler and sauté cooking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and kitchen equipment operation (stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc.).
• Basic math skills for recipes, measurements, and portioning.
• Basic English language skills for understanding inquiries and instructions.
• Ability to interpret and apply product labeling instructions safely.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment such as coffee makers.

Physical Demands

• Lift and move goods weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to operate kitchen tools and equipment.
• Perform duties in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.
• Frequent physical activities include twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, and smiling.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance through Local 57
• Hourly pension
• Paid time off
• Room discounts
• Daily employee meals

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality