Line Cook - starting at $22/hr

Eddie-Merlot; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddie Merlot's in the United States is seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our kitchen team. You will set up your station, prepare high-quality dishes, and follow Eddie Merlot’s recipes and safety standards.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work area, handling food allergies, and collaborating with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth service

Qualifications

• One or more year of line cook experience, preferably in a fine dining restaurant.
• Experience operating grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection ovens, and flat-top ranges.
• Able to read and communicate in English; able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Set up station and carry out food preparation assignments.
• Produce high-quality dishes following Eddie Merlot’s standard recipes, portion control, and timing guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized work station throughout the shift.
• Demonstrate teamwork and assist other stations as needed; attend team meetings.
• Prepare dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Line cook experience

Kitchen equipment operation

English proficiency

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grills & fryers

Convection ovens

Flat-top ranges

Job description

OVERVIEW

ABOUT DIVIDEND RESTAURANT GROUP

Dividend Restaurant Group (DRG) was built on the core belief that the foundation of a company is defined by the character of the team, the versatility of its systems and the discipline of its actions. DRG is a guest first and team focused organization that has a successful track record of revitalizing iconic brands and driving value for all stakeholders.

Housed in Denver, DRG brings together some of the country's best‑known brands, leveraging an industry‑leading platform with a clear vision for continued growth. Our driving mantra- we pay 'dividends' to every stakeholder of our business; our guests, our team members, our vendors and our financial partners, all in different but meaningful ways.

Description

Line Cooks play a key role in delivering the superior food and service that is central to the mission of Eddie Merlot’s. Line Cooks are responsible for preparing high quality food in a timely, efficient, and sanitary manner. Accountabilities include: adhering to Eddie Merlot’s Policies and Procedures manual; following Eddie Merlot’s standard recipes, procedures, and presentation specifications; meeting food and occupational safety standards; and following guidelines for producing exceptional food with minimal waste. Line Cooks maintain their stations in a clean and orderly manner and partner with Prep Cooks, Butchers, Dishwashers, Runners, Managers, and other team members to ensure that each and every guest receives outstanding food and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Complete and pass required training modules – both initial and ongoing.
• Know the weekly work schedule, arrive at work on time, and meet standards for uniform and professional appearance.
• Communicate with Executive Chef or Sous Chef to learn about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, or special events.
• Set up station in accordance with standard procedures and carry out food preparation assignments.
• Re-stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products throughout the shift. Handle, store, and rotate products in accordance with standard procedures.
• Produce food items, following Eddie Merlot’s standard recipes, portion control standards, temperature and presentation specifications, sanitation procedures, and timing guidelines.
• Prepare food dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well‑organized work station throughout the shift.
• Perform side and closing duties as assigned, following checklists.
• Assist with sanitary food storage, cleaning, and organization of the kitchen, walk‑in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Follow established reporting procedures for re‑cooks, spills and wastage, problems, incidents, and accidents.
• Demonstrate teamwork at all times by communicating openly with others and looking for opportunities to assist other team members as needed. Cross‑train and willingly help in other stations and kitchen roles as needed.
• Follow all Eddie Merlot’s Policies and Procedures and guidelines for station requirements and workplace behavior.
• Attend team meetings. Communicate information regarding guest requests or complaints and ideas for improvement to Managers.
• Follow all policies and procedures, station standards and guidelines, and regulations related to food handling, sanitation and safety.
• Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Complete and pass required training modules – both initial and ongoing.
• Know the weekly work schedule, arrive at work on time, and meet standards for uniform and professional appearance.
• Communicate with Executive Chef or Sous Chef to learn about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, or special events.
• Set up station in accordance with standard procedures and carry out food preparation assignments.
• Re-stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products throughout the shift. Handle, store, and rotate products in accordance with standard procedures.
• Produce food items, following Eddie Merlot’s standard recipes, portion control standards, temperature and presentation specifications, sanitation procedures, and timing guidelines.
• Prepare food dishes for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well‑organized work station throughout the shift.
• Perform side and closing duties as assigned, following checklists.
• Assist with sanitary food storage, cleaning, and organization of the kitchen, walk‑in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Follow established reporting procedures for re‑cooks, spills and wastage, problems, incidents, and accidents.
• Demonstrate teamwork at all times by communicating openly with others and looking for opportunities to assist other team members as needed. Cross‑train and willingly help in other stations and kitchen roles as needed.
• Follow all Eddie Merlot’s Policies and Procedures and guidelines for station requirements and workplace behavior.
• Attend team meetings. Communicate information regarding guest requests or complaints and ideas for improvement to Managers.
• Follow all policies and procedures, station standards and guidelines, and regulations related to food handling, sanitation and safety.
• Experienced Line Cooks may assist with training and supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements

• One or more year’s experience as a line cook, preferably in a fine dining restaurant.
• Experience operating grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection ovens, flat‑top ranges, and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food preparation and production, cooking techniques, sanitation and safe food handling.
• Commitment to quality, service, and expanding knowledge and skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read and communicate in English.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must be self motivated and able to work calmly and effectively in a fast‑paced, high pressure environment.
• Able to multi‑task and manage quickly changing priorities.
• Strong team‑work orientation, well organized, able to take direction from others.
• Basic math and computer skills preferred.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Able to stand for 5 or more hours at a time.
• Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required to use knives and kitchen equipment.
• Will be constantly exposed to high temperature and working in a crowded, space‑limited area. Occasional exposure to cold and water.

Salary Range USD $22.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr. based off of experience

Position Line Cook - EM

Division Eddie Merlot's

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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