Line Cook: Precision Prep & Sizzling Quality

Westmont Hospitality; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmont Hospitality is seeking a dedicated line cook to maintain, set up, and produce meat and other items on the front line. You will ensure quality, portion control, and compliance with health standards while working in a 24/7 hotel kitchen environment.

The role requires reading recipes, following standard procedures, and assisting other kitchen personnel. A current Food Handler Card and 3 years of cooking experience are preferred, with broiler experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Food Handler Card.
• 3 years of cooking experience preferred; broiler cooking preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food/bev preparations, service standards, guest relations, etiquette.
• Good sanitation knowledge and practice.
• Operating kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles.
• Basic math skills to understand recipes and measurements.
• Basic English to understand inquiries and communicate.
• Ability to read product labeling for safe use of products and processes.
• Ability to operate beverage equipment (e.g., coffee maker).

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily prep lists for production.
• Reads and follows recipes with math skills.
• Prepares broiled and sautéed items per standard recipes and guest checks.
• Maintains quality by inspecting food and controlling portions.
• Ensures proper storage and temperature control to meet health standards.
• Keeps all kitchen areas and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Maintains logs for cooling and heating temperatures.
• Adheres to company policies and safety procedures.
• Reports unsafe conditions and incidents to management.
• Assists other kitchen staff as needed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Math/Recipe Reading

English Communication

Tools

Stoves & Ovens

Job description

Westmont Hospitality is seeking a dedicated line cook to maintain, set up, and produce meat and other items on the front line. You will ensure quality, portion control, and compliance with health standards while working in a 24/7 hotel kitchen environment.

The role requires reading recipes, following standard procedures, and assisting other kitchen personnel. A current Food Handler Card and 3 years of cooking experience are preferred, with broiler experience advantageous.