Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen Pro, Master of Flavor

Iron Hill Brewery; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Iron Hill Brewery is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and execute menu items according to its recipes, quality standards, and service timelines. You will work with the culinary team to maintain station readiness, support kitchen efficiency, and ensure consistent plating and food safety during service.

This role requires basic knife skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a minimum of one year of kitchen experience. Reasonable accommodations are available as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of kitchen or culinary experience
• Ability to execute recipes accurately and consistently
• Basic understanding of food preparation techniques and cooking methods
• Knowledge of common prep terminology such as dice, julienne, and chiffonade
• Basic knife skills and ability to safely operate kitchen equipment
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures
• Ability to obtain and maintain required food handler certification
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to perform duties across prep, line, and dish areas when needed
• Strong teamwork mindset and willingness to assist other staff members
• Attention to detail to ensure food quality and consistency
• Commitment to maintaining a positive and professional kitchen culture

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to Iron Hill recipes, procedures, and quality standards
• Execute food orders during service using a variety of cooking techniques including grilling, sautéing, frying, baking, and pizza preparation
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation, and plating of all dishes
• Maintain awareness of ticket times and work efficiently to support service flow
• Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping, portioning, and preparing ingredients
• Organize and set up assigned station prior to service, including stocking ingredients and preparing equipment
• Ensure all prep items are available and ready for service
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cook line and work areas throughout the shift
• Monitor product quality and freshness of ingredients used during service
• Break down and clean assigned station at the end of each shift
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, ovens, and prep surfaces
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and ensure workspaces are properly sanitized
• Follow proper food storage and labeling procedures
• Support other kitchen stations as needed during busy service periods
• Assist with prep cook duties when required
• Help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness and organization
• Occasionally assist with dishwashing or other kitchen support tasks when needed

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Teamwork

Kitchen safety

Job description

Iron Hill Brewery is seeking a Line Cook to prepare and execute menu items according to its recipes, quality standards, and service timelines. You will work with the culinary team to maintain station readiness, support kitchen efficiency, and ensure consistent plating and food safety during service.

This role requires basic knife skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a minimum of one year of kitchen experience. Reasonable accommodations are available as needed.