Line Cook at Trumbauer s

The Union League of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious establishment as a Line Cook at a new rooftop restaurant, where you'll prepare exquisite dishes in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers the chance to showcase your culinary skills while working with a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. You'll be responsible for food preparation, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a clean workspace. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for growth and development, alongside competitive compensation and benefits. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee meals

Vacation after one year

401k retirement plan with employer match

Choice of health plan products

Dental insurance

Life insurance and disability program

Educational funding for employees

Scholarship opportunities for employees' children

Uniforms for uniformed employees

Energetic team-oriented atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum two years culinary experience required with advanced knowledge expected.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items according to quality standards and recipe cards.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment while managing food costs.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Pizza and pasta preparation

Wood fired grill cooking

Fine dining experience

Oyster bar shucker experience

Education

Culinary school or equivalent experience

Tools

Deep fryer

Broiler

Stove

Steamer

Food processor

Mixer

Slicer

Oven

Steam table

Tilt kettle

Waffle iron

Flat top grill

Job description

Job Title: Line Cook at Trumbauer's (New Rooftop Restaurant at the Union League of Philadelphia!)

Reports to: Executive Chef, Sous Chef

Department: Kitchen

Location: The Union League of Philadelphia (140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102)

Description: Prepare lunch and dinner for a la carte functions in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare food items according to consistent quality following recipe cards, as well as production, portion, and presentation standards; complete mis en place and set-up station for lunch and/or dinner service.
2. Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare beyond estimated needs.
3. Ideally should have experience in pizza and pasta preparation, wood fired grill cooking.
4. Fine dining experience and upscale casual restaurant experience preferred.
5. Oyster bar shucker background a plus.
6. Operate, maintain and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
7. Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check parts to shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage per policies.
8. Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Skills and Requirements:

1. Cooking school or culinary institute education or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum two years culinary or related work experience. Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
3. Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, flat top grill. Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task.
4. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
5. Must stand for long periods of time.
6. Bending and lifting required.
7. This position will require night and weekend work.

Compensation:

1. Fair wages and safe working environment.
2. Employee meals.
3. Energetic, multi-faceted, team-oriented work atmosphere.
4. Exposure to a national market.
5. Opportunities for promotion from within.
6. Educational funding for employees and scholarship opportunities for employee children and grandchildren.
7. Uniforms (for uniformed employees).
8. Two weeks’ vacation after one year (for full-time employees).
9. 401k retirement plan with employer match of up to 6% once required hours are met (for full-time and part-time employees).
10. Choice of three Blue Cross health plan products (for full-time employees).
11. Dental insurance (for full-time employees).
12. Employer paid life insurance and disability program (for full-time employees).