Line Cook -waterfront

Ritual House; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Potential for promotions

Job summary

Shorty’s is seeking a line cook to join a laid-back, retro-inspired kitchen that blends classic games with modern social elements. You will set up and break down stations, cook items to order, label and store food properly, and maintain clean, organized refrigerators and storage areas.

The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long periods, and follow strict food safety temperatures, while staying calm under pressure and communicating effectively with teammates.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler certificates.
• Ability to carry at least 30 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• Able to multitask and organize.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach, bend, squat and lift while on the shift.
• Ability to withstand frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• High School Diploma/ GED.

Responsibilities

• Properly setting up and taking down station
• Cooking raw and prepared foods, including meat and eggs, to order
• Properly labeling, dating and filling pans
• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining refrigerators, cooler drawers, and dry storage areas
• Taking inventory and stocking/restocking items
• Communicating with fellow staff members to ensure quality product and ticket times
• Adjusting to high-pressure situations
• Understanding and complying with food safety and temperature standards
• Maintaining a professional and calm demeanor always

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

COMPANY AND CULTURE DESCRIPTION: Shorty’s is a laid-back spot with an old school vibe. At Shorty's -- retro games, such as darts, shuffleboard, giant connect four, foosball and pinball, are mixed with more modern elements, like a vintage style but ‘social ready’ photo booth, a digital train station split-flap sign of a busy schedule of “arriving and departing” beer selections and house made craft-draft cocktails, PLUS an epic 1970’s basement inspired karaoke room

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION: Line cooks prepare the delicious, quality food our brand is known for. The ideal line cook is a food expert, cares about the details, and remains calm in the face of multiple, complicated tickets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly setting up and taking down station
• Cooking raw and prepared foods, including meat and eggs, to order
• Properly labeling, dating and filling pans
• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining refrigerators, cooler drawers, and dry storage areas
• Taking inventory and stocking/restocking items
• Communicating with fellow staff members to ensure quality product and ticket times
• Adjusting to high-pressure situations
• Understanding and complying with food safety and temperature standards
• Maintaining a professional and calm demeanor always

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Food Handler certificates
• Ability to carry at least 30 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Able to multitask and organize
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach, bend, squat and lift while on the shift
• Ability to withstand frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity, and extreme cold
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• High School Diploma/ GED

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Potential for promotions