Line Cook Urban Farmer Steakhouse - Philadelphia 1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA [...]

Philadelphia Theatre Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned venue where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This position focuses on maintaining high standards of food quality and service efficiency. You will be responsible for preparing consistent, high-quality dishes while ensuring proper sanitation and equipment maintenance. With a commitment to integrity and community engagement, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to extraordinary guest experiences in a vibrant environment. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, this is the perfect place for you to thrive.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of cooking practices and kitchen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and presentation according to recipe standards.
• Monitor kitchen efficiency and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in controlling food costs and waste.

Skills

Cooking Practices

Kitchen Procedures

Food Presentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

POSITION FOCUS

To ensure proper service from the front line through quality control, training of line cooks, and maintaining proper sanitation levels.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Check all items against recipe cards, verify use records, and ensure food is presented efficiently and with quality.
2. Monitor the line setup before all meal functions to ensure maximum efficiency.
3. Ensure equipment maintenance and adherence to the 'clean as you go' policy.
4. Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, production, and portion standards, with dupe from servers.
5. Start food items prepared ahead of time, avoiding over-preparation.
6. Label and rotate all food containers as per SOP, maintaining proper temperatures for perishables.
7. Check pars for shift use, determine preparations needed, and set up lines accordingly.
8. Note any out-of-stock items or shortages.
9. Assist in keeping the buffet stocked.
10. Return unused food items to storage, covering and dating perishables.
11. Assist in planning and implementing actions to control food costs, waste, and usage per SOP.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

None

BEHAVIORAL FOCUS

At Sage, we value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and community engagement. Review our competency models in our learning management system to understand behavioral expectations at different organizational levels.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One to two years of related experience in a similar role.

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of cooking practices and kitchen procedures for analytical work.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 70 lbs, including food cases and equipment.
• Periodic climbing and bending required.
• Full mobility and ability to travel 30-50 feet regularly.
• Continuous standing during preparation, service, or expediting.
• Ability to hear timers and communicate effectively with staff.
• Good visual acuity to monitor food preparation.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Environment

Work primarily indoors (95%), with temperatures ranging from -10°F in freezers to over 100°F on the front line.

Note: This description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as needed.