Line Prep Cook - Leaf Restaurant & Bar

Famous Smoke Shop PA; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Leaf Restaurant & Bar in Easton, PA is seeking a Line Prep Cook to ensure prep is organized, ingredients stay fresh, and the kitchen runs smoothly. You will stock stations, follow recipes, and uphold quality and cleanliness before service.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and experienced in a fast-paced kitchen, with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a part-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knife skills and working knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and safe kitchen practices.
• Culinary training or ServSafe is required.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and prep procedures with consistency.
• Strong organization, dependability, and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, cold dishes, dressings, garnishes, and other prep items per recipe and standards.
• Wash, cut, portion, and organize ingredients for daily service with consistency.
• Keep prep station stocked, clean, organized, and service-ready before, during, and after shifts.
• Follow all food safety, labeling, dating, storage, rotation, and temperature-control standards.
• Monitor prep needs, support par levels, and communicate shortages or quality concerns to kitchen leadership.
• Help maintain kitchen readiness, product freshness, and back-of-house execution in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Strong organization

Dependability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or ServSafe

Job description

Line Prep Cook - Leaf Restaurant & Bar

Famous Smoke Shop Easton, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Location and Position Type

Location: Easton, PA

Position Type: Part-Time | On-site

About Us

Famous Cigars, with roots as Famous Smoke Shop-PA, Inc., has been part of the premium cigar industry since 1939. What began as a small family business has grown into a respected name across retail, catalog, e-commerce, and hospitality. Based in Easton, PA, we are known for our product knowledge, customer service, and the experience we create for our customers and guests. That experience also extends to Leaf Restaurant & Bar at 90 Mort Drive, where hospitality, food, drinks, and cigar culture come together under one roof. As we continue to grow and strengthen the business, we are looking for people who take pride in their work, value being part of a team, and want to contribute to something special.

Position Summary

Leaf Restaurant & Bar is seeking a Line Prep Cook who takes pride in staying organized, keeping ingredients fresh and ready, and helping the kitchen run smoothly. This role plays an important part in setting the team up for success by making sure prep is done right, stations are stocked, and the foundation for great food is in place before service begins. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality, consistency, and cleanliness.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a kitchen team that values quality, pace, consistency, and pride in the finished product
• Support a hospitality concept that is part of a larger destination experience
• Work in an environment where preparation, teamwork, and attention to detail matter
• Join a business that blends tradition with fresh energy and continued growth

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, cold dishes, dressings, garnishes, and other assigned prep items according to recipe, portion, and presentation standards.
• Wash, cut, portion, and organize ingredients needed for daily service with consistency and attention to detail.
• Keep the prep station stocked, clean, organized, and service-ready before, during, and after each shift.
• Follow all food safety, labeling, dating, storage, rotation, and temperature-control standards.
• Monitor prep needs, support par levels, and communicate shortages or quality concerns to kitchen leadership.
• Help maintain kitchen readiness, product freshness, and overall back-of-house execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous prep cook, pantry, garde manger, cold station, or similar experience preferred
• Basic knife skills and working knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and safe kitchen practices required
• Culinary training or ServSafe is required
• Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and prep procedures with consistency
• Strong organization, dependability, and attention to detail required
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods and adapt to changing needs

Schedule/Work Environment

This is a part-time, on-site position based at Leaf Restaurant & Bar in Easton, PA. Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and peak-volume events is required. This role works in an active restaurant, bar, and cigar lounge environment and includes extended standing and walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., and regular exposure to smoke, noise, and high guest traffic.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off; employee discounts; and additional company-supported benefits available based on eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Famous Smoke Shop-PA, Inc & Cigar Works, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you take pride in prep work, like being part of a strong kitchen team, and want your work to directly support a memorable guest experience, we encourage you to apply.