Roundsman / Lead Line Cook

Tröegs Independent Brewing; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tröegs Independent Brewing is seeking a Roundsman to join their kitchen team. This role requires mastery of cooking stations and involves preparing various food items while ensuring a high standard of quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and a minimum of 2 years of kitchen experience, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months in a similar capacity.

Responsibilities

• Master all stations and maintain knowledge of kitchen operations.
• Supervise kitchen closing and ensure accuracy of tasks.
• Prepare a variety of food items using various kitchen equipment.

Skills

Kitchen preparation

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

The ideal candidate for this position desires an opportunity to grow within the company and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people. The Roundsman position will be responsible for mastering all stations and exhibiting a full comprehension of each station’s supplies and operations. This position is considered a Cook III position, requiring a working knowledge of the line and production kitchens.

Roundsman Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and uphold a positive, productive working environment. Identify training needs and continually strive to cultivate the professional development of the kitchen.
• Maintain a working knowledge of each station including : fry station, garde manger, grill, and roast, as well as a general knowledge of production kitchen processes, catering and other areas.
• Fill in to cover breaks and other station absences and staffing needs.
• Fill in in Events kitchen during an event, as needed.
• Fill in as acting Snack Bar supervisor in the absence of Sous Chef, including calling orders, prioritizing tasks and directing line cooks.
• Supervise the close of each station on the line and direct other responsibilities to insure the accurateness and completeness of the closing checklist.

Daily Duties :

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and / or marinating.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens and closes the kitchen properly and follows all checklists for kitchen stations. Assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Follows all customer service guidelines in interactions with guests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef or manager-on-duty.

Requirements

Key Job Skills :

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.
• A positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Must work well independently as well as with the team.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, reach and walk constantly for long periods of time – up to 7 hours
• Ability to safely navigate the Tasting Room and Snack Bar areas including crowded spaces, wet / slippery floors, hot or sharp kitchen equipment and tools, and / or stairs
• Ability to lift, carry and maneuver boxes, equipment and supplies of a variety of weights, with or without the assistance of a coworker

Tröegs Brewing Company is a climate-controlled brewing and packaging facility. The following is a representative list of what a co-worker might encounter during a typical work day :

• Hot water,
• Steam,
• Pressurized vessels, and
• Loud working areas.

Co-workers regularly handle hazardous materials and regularly come in contact with broken glass and wet floors while working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts.