Line | Prep Cook Job Elkins Park Gardens Pennsylvania USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Location: Elkins Park Gardens

Prep Cook | Line Cook

Join our team to prepare and produce high-quality dishes, maintain kitchen standards, and support our culinary operations.

ESSENTIAL

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and produce a variety of high-quality dishes as per guest orders, while following approved recipes & specifications in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform work on different kitchen line stations as per business demands.
Cook menu items in alignment with the kitchen team to deliver dishes simultaneously at appropriate time.
Weigh and measure ingredients; properly use recipes in order to produce dishes up to standard.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and food presentation.
Ensure that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet the TIN Building standards.
Maintain department cleanliness and organization, adhere to safe work and equipment practices, and follow all food safety, health and sanitation standards.
Properly store and/or discard leftover food.
Set up, stock stations, and replenish kitchen inventory and supplies as needed.
Ensure all products and prepared items are properly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated following FIFO (first in, first out).
Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift, in uniform, as per uniform standards.
Complete any other task given with as required in a timely and professional manner.
Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company.
Must be able to maintain a schedule availability flexible to the business demands.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

KNOWLEDGE,

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum 2 year of experience in a full service, high-volume, fast paced kitchen or food service environment a plus.
Must have excellent knife skills and are proficient in all aspects of cooking.
Demonstrated experience with various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
Have experience on multiple stations in the kitchen.
Working knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Ability to take direction.
Ability to follow and execute recipes to designated specifications.
Ability to work in a clean, organized, and efficient manner in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills conducive to a productive teamwork environment.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Strong work ethic, team player, and customer-focused approach.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 10 – 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on a regular (or occasional) basis.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the property. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.

Benefits:

Schedule:

Landmark Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.