Prep/Line Cook/Kitchen Leader

Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan contributions

Shift meals

Closed on Sundays and major holidays

Job summary

A local restaurant in Pittsburgh is seeking kitchen staff to contribute to a vibrant team focused on Mexican cuisine. The role involves cooking, assisting with catering, and maintaining kitchen standards. Applicants should be team players willing to work a minimum of 25 hours per week. Benefits such as retirement contributions and shift meals are offered. This position provides a unique opportunity to grow in a friendly, eclectic atmosphere renowned for its community spirit.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work at least 25 hours per week.
• Experience in kitchen roles preferred.
• Desire to learn and grow in Mexican cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Cook during prep and line shifts.
• Maintain sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Assist with catering and job costing.
• Help develop seasonal menus.
• Catering: Prep and package catering jobs.
• Eventually, learn to cost jobs. We would like to expand in this area.
• After you get to know us, and we have worked together awhile, help with updating/revising/new procedures for the kitchen as needed and the development of Mexican-inspired seasonal menus and weekly specials.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team player

Knowledge of sanitation practices

Menu recipe costing

Spanish (basic knowledge)

Job description

We are looking to add to our kitchen staff an individual who can help with life in all aspects of our kitchen. This is an opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves and make the position your own.

Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant is located in a thriving and growing area of the North Hills of Pittsburgh in Franklin Park, just minutes from the 279 (Camp Horne) and 79 (Mt. Nebo and Wexford) exit. Established in 1978, the Franklin Inn focuses on Mexican food and beverages served with neighborhood hospitality. We possess a friendly neighborhood eclectic vibe in a casual setting with appetizers, entrees, desserts, margaritas and more featuring better ingredients mostly scratch-made in-house. We are a small but busy 55-seat restaurant (dining room and bar). Take out and catering are also available. Public Kitchen hours are currently 4 pm to 9:30 pm weeknights and 4 pm to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. We very occasionally offer a special event outside of these hours.

Responsibilities

• Cooking: Prep and line cooking shifts primarily (mix of day/night work).
• Fill in when others are on vacation in the expo/take-out area.
• Must be willing to work Wednesdays (our head line-cooks day off) and weekends.
• Follow and monitor sanitation practices to ensure that health and safety standards are met (ServSafe Trained).
• Help with equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Catering: Prep and package catering jobs.
• Eventually, learn to cost jobs. We would like to expand in this area.
• After you get to know us, and we have worked together awhile, help with updating/revising/new procedures for the kitchen as needed and the development of Mexican-inspired seasonal menus and weekly specials.
• Desire to research and grow in this area of Mexican food preparation.
• Knowing a little Spanish is not required but is a plus since many of our kitchen staff are native Spanish speakers.
• Explore options for a small but growing regular clientele of plant-based/vegan diners.
• Some knowledge of menu recipe costing and associated computer skills would be helpful for the future.
• Be a team player and work together with the rest of the kitchen crew.
• Lead and inspire co-workers, modeling a positive, no-drama, pro customer service attitude.

Benefits and schedule

In addition to the above position, we offer benefits such as retirement plan contributions and shift meals. We are closed on Sundays and most major holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, January 1, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day).

How to apply

If this sounds like an opportunity for you to use your skills and contribute to our team, please send your resume, a note about yourself and salary requirements. We are interviewing now. We are open to both part and full time but need at least 25 hours per week commitment.

You must have your own reliable transportation. We, unfortunately, do not have bus access.