Ditka's Pittsburgh - Prep Cook - Very Competitive Pay
Ditka's Restaurant
- Pittsburgh, PA
- $18.00-22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during, and after shift.
- Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
- Sets up work station for maximum productivity and efficiency consistent with company guidelines
- Prepares all food according to the Company’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.
- Enforces all cost control requirements within his/her control.
- Adheres to all food cost control systems – ‘NO TICKET, NO FOOD , proper portions and discussion with management about product out of date
- Prioritize tasks to maximize use of time.
- Date, label, and rotate all products as prescribed.
- Assists in the cleanliness, maintenance, and organization of all back-of-house storage areas.
- Completes all assigned prep work within assigned timelines (if applicable).
- Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
- Ensures a harassment free environment through proper personal conduct.
- Upholds safety and security standards at all times.
- Maintains professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.
- Complete other job duties as assigned by the Manager.
- Follows all personal behavior guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Ability to read and understand recipes and procedures for the proper preparation of all food items.
- Capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment safely.
- Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
- Inspires cooperation and teamwork through positive attitude, and enthusiasm.
- Able to remain positive and calm under stressful conditions.
- Dependable, trustworthy
- Exhibits neat, clean and professional image at all times.
- Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds several times per shift.
- Must have sufficient mobility to move and/or operate in work area. Bending, turning, twisting upper body, reaching for up to x amount of times per day.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to 4 hours.
- This position requires work in hot environments both front of the house and in the back of the house for a restaurant
- Must meet any federal, state, county or municipal regulations pertaining to the service of food and beverages, e.g., ServSafe Certifications.
- Ability to understand dangers of chemical use and must follow all OSHA related MSDS (now MSD) information as written
- Team Members must work well with limited supervision within their specific position functions but must be highly interactive with other Team Members to accomplish work.
- Minimum 1 year experience working as Line Cook in a similar restaurant concept.
- Preferred ability to speak and understand English and Spanish at a conversation level, as well as reading and understanding recipes written in English
- Ability to perform the tasks as described above
- Additional culinary education preferred