Line Cook

Duquesne Club; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Duquesne Club is seeking dedicated Line Cooks to join their culinary team. The role involves preparing menu items, ensuring quality, and maintaining high standards of food preparation. Ideal candidates will demonstrate culinary skills and a commitment to exceptional service in a prestigious club environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Dining Room

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written directions and understand recipes.
• Physical strength to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent coordination and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items following standardized recipes.
• Ensure food quality by following safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Coordination

Manual Dexterity

Communication

Job description

The Duquesne Club is among the most recognized private city clubs in the United States and internationally. We provide our members and guests with social, business, and recreational experiences marked by superior service and exceptional personal attention. We are currently seeking dedicated, career-driven Line Cooks to join our talented culinary team in delivering extraordinary experiences to our members.

Position Summary :

As a Line Cook at the Duquesne Club, you will work alongside a passionate team of professionals. Our ideal candidate will possess the ability to work various stations, demonstrate creativity, and take ownership of their responsibilities. This role requires not only technical culinary skills but also a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in food preparation, presentation, and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare menu items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Work across multiple stations efficiently and with precision.
• Ensure food quality by following safety and sanitation standards.
• Exhibit knowledge of fundamental cooking techniques.
• Take ownership of tasks, maintaining consistency and attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements :

• Excellent coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout the entire shift.
• Requires mobility to bend, stoop, grasp, reach, twist, and lift equipment or items.
• Ability to withstand various degrees of temperatures during shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical strength to pull or push equipment as needed.
• Ability to follow written directions, read recipes, labels on chemicals / cleaning products, etc.
• Ability to actively listen to others and respond verbally to request in a professional / effective manner.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Attending meetings as assigned.
• Respectful of all as teamwork is important because together everyone achieves more.
• May be required to perform any related duty as directed by management.

Member-Focused Environment :

All staff at the Duquesne Club are expected to maintain a friendly demeanor, greeting members with a smile and addressing them by name. Going the extra mile to meet and exceed members' expectations is part of our standard of service. As a conservative and prestigious environment, professionalism and attentiveness are essential qualities for success.

Why Work for the Duquesne Club?

The Duquesne Club offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the Pittsburgh area :

• Medical Insurance : Competitive monthly co-premium payroll deduction.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Vision, Dental, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance - provided at no cost to employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 401(k) with annual fixed contribution and match .
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and partnership with a local gym for discounted memberships.
• Supplemental Insurance Packages through Colonial Life and Pet Insurance .
• Employee Dining Room with meals available for just $2.

The Duquesne Club fosters a welcoming and collaborative work environment. We take pride in being recognized as one of the top city clubs in the country, and we encourage motivated individuals to apply and become part of our team.

Please note : From time to time, the Duquesne Club reviews and updates its benefit programs and reserves the right to modify or discontinue them at its discretion.